Nathalia Primary School vs St Francis' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 205 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nathalia Primary School
Nathalia · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 965
St Francis' School
Nathalia · Catholic primary · Prep-6
97 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Nathalia Primary School Nathalia VIC | St Francis' School Nathalia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1041 of 1,290 | #902 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3287 of 4,908 | #2776 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 85 | 53 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 8% |
| Suburb | Nathalia 3638 | Nathalia 3638 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nathaliaps.vic.edu.au | www.sfnathalia.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis' School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 42.0).
- •St Francis' School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nathalia Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 97.
- •Nathalia Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 4%).
- •Nathalia Primary School is a government school while St Francis' 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 Nathalia Primary School better than St Francis' School?
On the Success Index, St Francis' School ranks higher (48.9 vs 42.0 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 Nathalia Primary School and St Francis' School?
About 205 m in a straight line, between Nathalia and Nathalia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nathalia Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis' School has 11.3.
How do Nathalia Primary School and St Francis' School rank in VIC?
Nathalia Primary School is 1041st of 1,290 and St Francis' School is 902nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.