Kallista Primary School vs St Thomas More's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kallista Primary School
Kallista · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 1118
St Thomas More's School
Belgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Kallista Primary School Kallista VIC | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #235 of 1,290 | #286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #482 of 4,908 | #619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 91 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 51 | 52 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kallista 3791 | Belgrave 3160 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kallistaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kallista Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 74.1).
- •Kallista Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.0).
- •St Thomas More's School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 91.
- •St Thomas More's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -36%).
- •Kallista Primary School is a government school while St Thomas More'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 Kallista Primary School better than St Thomas More's School?
On the Success Index, Kallista Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.1 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 Kallista Primary School and St Thomas More's School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kallista and Belgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kallista Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's School has 9.6.
How do Kallista Primary School and St Thomas More's School rank in VIC?
Kallista Primary School is 235th of 1,290 and St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.