Kingsley Park Primary School vs St Augustine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley Park Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 1027
St Augustine's School
Frankston South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Kingsley Park Primary School Frankston VIC | St Augustine's School Frankston South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #603 of 1,290 | #561 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1726 of 4,908 | #1574 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 382 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 194 | 138 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston South 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsleypark.vic.edu.au | www.safranksth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 62.2).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Kingsley Park Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 318.
- •Kingsley Park Primary School is a government school while St Augustine'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 Kingsley Park Primary School better than St Augustine's School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 62.2 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 Kingsley Park Primary School and St Augustine's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsley Park Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's School has 12.4.
How do Kingsley Park Primary School and St Augustine's School rank in VIC?
Kingsley Park Primary School is 603rd of 1,290 and St Augustine's School is 561st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.