Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School vs Sunbury West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
431 students · ICSEA 1065
Sunbury West Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Sunbury VIC | Sunbury West Primary School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 1,290 | #816 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #808 of 4,908 | #2464 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 431 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 217 | 116 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +215% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 16.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | htsunbury.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sunburywestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 53.4).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 230.
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (215% vs 10%).
- •Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sunbury West 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 Trinity Catholic Primary School better than Sunbury West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 53.4 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 Trinity Catholic Primary School and Sunbury West Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunbury West Primary School has 14.1.
How do Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School and Sunbury West Primary School rank in VIC?
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is 348th of 1,290 and Sunbury West Primary School is 816th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.