Karingal Heights Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karingal Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 950
St John's School
Frankston East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Karingal Heights Primary School Frankston VIC | St John's School Frankston East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,290 | #702 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3780 of 4,908 | #2081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 93 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 55 | 126 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston East 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.karingalheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjfrankstoneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 34.9).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 93.
- •Karingal Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -6%).
- •Karingal Heights 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 Karingal Heights Primary School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (58.1 vs 34.9 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 Karingal Heights Primary School and St John's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karingal Heights Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 15.7.
How do Karingal Heights Primary School and St John's School rank in VIC?
Karingal Heights Primary School is 1168th of 1,290 and St John's School is 702nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.