Koo Wee Rup Primary School vs St John the Baptist's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 707 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 972
St John the Baptist's School
Koo Wee Rup · Catholic primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Koo Wee Rup Primary School Koo Wee Rup VIC | St John the Baptist's School Koo Wee Rup VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1215 of 1,290 | #891 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4065 of 4,908 | #2746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 314 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 170 | 107 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Koo Wee Rup 3981 | Koo Wee Rup 3981 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kooweerupps.vic.edu.au | www.stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 30.7).
- •St John the Baptist's School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Baptist's School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 203.
- •St John the Baptist's School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -10%).
- •Koo Wee Rup Primary School is a government school while St John the Baptist'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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School better than St John the Baptist's School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist's School ranks higher (49.3 vs 30.7 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 Koo Wee Rup Primary School and St John the Baptist's School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Koo Wee Rup and Koo Wee Rup in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koo Wee Rup Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist's School has 14.9.
How do Koo Wee Rup Primary School and St John the Baptist's School rank in VIC?
Koo Wee Rup Primary School is 1215th of 1,290 and St John the Baptist's School is 891st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.