Ivanhoe East Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ivanhoe East Primary School
Ivanhoe East · Government primary · Prep-6
480 students · ICSEA 1155
St John's School
Heidelberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Ivanhoe East Primary School Ivanhoe East VIC | St John's School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 1,290 | #228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #541 of 4,908 | #469 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 480 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 273 | 197 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe East 3079 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 74.9).
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 345.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School is a government school while St John'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 Ivanhoe East Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (75.9 vs 74.9 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 Ivanhoe East Primary School and St John's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe East and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe East Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 15.5.
How do Ivanhoe East Primary School and St John's School rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe East Primary School is 258th of 1,290 and St John's School is 228th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.