Hoppers Crossing Secondary College vs St Peter Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 584 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Hoppers Crossing · Government high school · 7-12
1,467 students · ICSEA 975
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Hoppers Crossing VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 348 | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #921 of 1,472 | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,467 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 695 / 772 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 253 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 184 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 124.4 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hopcross.vic.edu.au/ | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 39.3).
- •St Peter Apostle School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 499.
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is a government school while St Peter Apostle School is a catholic 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 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College better than St Peter Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College ranks higher (41.3 vs 39.3 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 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College and St Peter Apostle School?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do Hoppers Crossing Secondary College and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is 267th of 348 and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.