Holy Spirit School vs Ringwood North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 543 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit School
Ringwood North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
386 students · ICSEA 1102
Ringwood North Primary School
Ringwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
471 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Holy Spirit School Ringwood North VIC | Ringwood North Primary School Ringwood North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #395 of 1,290 | #407 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #988 of 4,908 | #1024 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 386 | 471 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 195 | 227 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood North 3134 | Ringwood North 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au | www.ringwoodnorthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.3 vs 69.9).
- •Ringwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Ringwood North Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 386.
- •Holy Spirit School is a catholic school while Ringwood North 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 School better than Ringwood North 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 School and Ringwood North Primary School?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Ringwood North and Ringwood North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood North Primary School has 15.6.
How do Holy Spirit School and Ringwood North Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Spirit School is 395th of 1,290 and Ringwood North Primary School is 407th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.