Moomba Park Primary School vs St Matthew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 290 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moomba Park Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1018
St Matthew's School
Fawkner · Catholic primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Moomba Park Primary School Fawkner VIC | St Matthew's School Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 1,290 | #887 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1901 of 4,908 | #2728 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 118 | 98 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.moombaparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.smfawknernth.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moomba Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 49.6).
- •Moomba Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moomba Park Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 204.
- •Moomba Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -39%).
- •Moomba Park Primary School is a government school while St Matthew'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 Moomba Park Primary School better than St Matthew's School?
On the Success Index, Moomba Park Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 49.6 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 Moomba Park Primary School and St Matthew's School?
About 290 m in a straight line, between Fawkner and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moomba Park Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's School has 11.7.
How do Moomba Park Primary School and St Matthew's School rank in VIC?
Moomba Park Primary School is 646th of 1,290 and St Matthew's School is 887th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.