Narre Warren South P-12 College vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narre Warren South P-12 College
Narre Warren South · Government combined · Prep-12
2,404 students · ICSEA 918
St Kevin's School
Hampton Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Narre Warren South P-12 College Narre Warren South VIC | St Kevin's School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 239 | #620 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1214 of 1,259 | #1810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,404 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 1,187 / 1,217 | 252 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 326 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.7 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nwsc.vic.edu.au | www.skhamptonpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 22.6).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 479.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is a government school while St Kevin'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 Narre Warren South P-12 College better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (61.4 vs 22.6 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 Narre Warren South P-12 College and St Kevin's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narre Warren South P-12 College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 12.7.
How do Narre Warren South P-12 College and St Kevin's School rank in VIC?
Narre Warren South P-12 College is 237th of 239 and St Kevin's School is 620th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.