Knox Gardens Primary School vs St Jude the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 899 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Gardens Primary School
Wantirna South · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1112
St Jude the Apostle School
Scoresby · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Knox Gardens Primary School Wantirna South VIC | St Jude the Apostle School Scoresby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 1,290 | #252 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #300 of 4,908 | #521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 244 | 129 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wantirna South 3152 | Scoresby 3179 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kgps.vic.edu.au | www.sjscoresby.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Knox Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 75.2).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Jude the Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 271.
- •St Jude the Apostle School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -1%).
- •Knox Gardens Primary School is a government school while St Jude the Apostle 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 Knox Gardens Primary School better than St Jude the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Knox Gardens Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.2 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 Knox Gardens Primary School and St Jude the Apostle School?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Wantirna South and Scoresby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Knox Gardens Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude the Apostle School has 12.8.
How do Knox Gardens Primary School and St Jude the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Knox Gardens Primary School is 160th of 1,290 and St Jude the Apostle School is 252nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.