Holy Spirit Parish School vs Manifold Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 254 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Parish School
Manifold Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1068
Manifold Heights Primary School
Manifold Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Holy Spirit Parish School Manifold Heights VIC | Manifold Heights Primary School Manifold Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 1,290 | #354 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #859 of 4,908 | #823 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 225 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manifold Heights 3218 | Manifold Heights 3218 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsmanifoldheights.catholic.edu.au | www.manifold.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.6 vs 72.0).
- •Manifold Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Parish School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Manifold Heights Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 326.
- •Manifold Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 2%).
- •Holy Spirit Parish School is a catholic school while Manifold Heights 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 Spirit Parish School better than Manifold Heights Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Spirit Parish School and Manifold Heights Primary School?
About 254 m in a straight line, between Manifold Heights and Manifold Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Parish School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manifold Heights Primary School has 15.0.
How do Holy Spirit Parish School and Manifold Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit Parish School is 365th of 1,290 and Manifold Heights Primary School is 354th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.