Mentone Park Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mentone Park Primary School
Mentone · Government primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1099
St Patrick's School
Mentone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
460 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Mentone Park Primary School Mentone VIC | St Patrick's School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 1,290 | #153 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 4,908 | #279 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 186 | 460 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 91 | 200 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mentone 3194 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mentonepark.vic.edu.au | www.spmentone.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 75.6).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mentone Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 186.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -9%).
- •Mentone Park Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Mentone Park Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (78.7 vs 75.6 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 Mentone Park Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mentone and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mentone Park Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 14.9.
How do Mentone Park Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Mentone Park Primary School is 238th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 153rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.