Meadowglen Primary School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowglen Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 966
St Peter's School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
348 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Meadowglen Primary School Epping VIC | St Peter's School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,290 | #416 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3564 of 4,908 | #1042 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 198 | 177 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meadowglenps.vic.edu.au | www.stprepp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 38.1).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadowglen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Meadowglen Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 348.
- •St Peter's School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -29%).
- •Meadowglen Primary School is a government school while St Peter'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 Meadowglen Primary School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (69.7 vs 38.1 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 Meadowglen Primary School and St Peter's School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meadowglen Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 14.7.
How do Meadowglen Primary School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
Meadowglen Primary School is 1110th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 416th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.