Hughesdale Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hughesdale Primary School
Hughesdale · Government primary · Prep-6
572 students · ICSEA 1144
St Patrick's School
Murrumbeena · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Hughesdale Primary School Hughesdale VIC | St Patrick's School Murrumbeena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #84 of 1,290 | #168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 4,908 | #320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 572 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 267 / 305 | 135 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hughesdale 3166 | Murrumbeena 3163 |
| Council area | Monash | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hughesdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 78.1).
- •Hughesdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Hughesdale Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 263.
- •Hughesdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
- •Hughesdale Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Hughesdale Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, Hughesdale Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.1 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 Hughesdale Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hughesdale and Murrumbeena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hughesdale Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.8.
How do Hughesdale Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Hughesdale Primary School is 84th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 168th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.