Livingstone Primary School vs St Kilda Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1142
St Kilda Park Primary School
St Kilda · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Livingstone Primary School Vermont South VIC | St Kilda Park Primary School St Kilda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 1,290 | #173 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 4,908 | #330 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 327 | 173 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | St Kilda 3182 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.skipps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.0 vs 78.0).
- •Livingstone Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 314.
- •St Kilda Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -26%).
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 Livingstone Primary School better than St Kilda Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Livingstone Primary School and St Kilda Park Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Vermont South and St Kilda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Livingstone Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kilda Park Primary School has 14.3.
How do Livingstone Primary School and St Kilda Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Livingstone Primary School is 172nd of 1,290 and St Kilda Park Primary School is 173rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.