Mossfiel Primary School vs St Peter Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 532 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mossfiel Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 951
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Mossfiel Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1163 of 1,290 | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3767 of 4,908 | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 344 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 176 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mossfielps.vic.edu.au | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Apostle School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 35.1).
- •St Peter Apostle School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Apostle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 344.
- •Mossfiel Primary School is a government school while St Peter Apostle 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 Mossfiel Primary School better than St Peter Apostle School?
On the Success Index, St Peter Apostle School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.1 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 Mossfiel Primary School and St Peter Apostle School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mossfiel Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do Mossfiel Primary School and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
Mossfiel Primary School is 1163rd of 1,290 and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.