Holy Name School vs Preston North East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1078
Preston North East Primary School
East Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Holy Name School Reservoir VIC | Preston North East Primary School East Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 1,290 | #1122 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 4,908 | #3593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 111 | 110 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | East Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au | www.pneps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Name School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 37.7).
- •Holy Name School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Name School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 201.
- •Holy Name School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -24%).
- •Holy Name School is a catholic school while Preston North East Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Name School better than Preston North East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Name School ranks higher (70.0 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Name School and Preston North East Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and East Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preston North East Primary School has 12.2.
How do Holy Name School and Preston North East Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Name School is 403rd of 1,290 and Preston North East Primary School is 1122nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.