Holy Name School vs Preston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 727 m 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 Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Holy Name School Reservoir VIC | Preston Primary School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #403 of 1,290 | #251 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1013 of 4,908 | #519 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 111 | 329 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 43.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au | www.preston-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Preston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 70.0).
- •Preston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Name School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Preston Primary School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 205.
- •Preston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
- •Holy Name School is a catholic school while Preston 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Preston Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 70.0 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 Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Reservoir and 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 Primary School has 14.9.
How do Holy Name School and Preston Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Name School is 403rd of 1,290 and Preston Primary School is 251st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.