Nazareth College vs Silverton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth College
Noble Park North · Catholic high school · 7-12
972 students · ICSEA 1050
Silverton Primary School
Noble Park North · Government primary · Prep-6
406 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Nazareth College Noble Park North VIC | Silverton Primary School Noble Park North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 348 | #822 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #185 of 1,472 | #2482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 972 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 436 / 536 | 188 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.7 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.0 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park North 3174 | Noble Park North 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nazareth.vic.edu.au | www.silverton-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nazareth College scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 53.1).
- •Nazareth College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nazareth College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.1).
- •Nazareth College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 406.
- •Nazareth College has grown faster over five years (50% vs -16%).
- •Nazareth College is a catholic school while Silverton Primary School is a government 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 Nazareth College better than Silverton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nazareth College ranks higher (74.1 vs 53.1 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 Nazareth College and Silverton Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Noble Park North and Noble Park North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nazareth College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Silverton Primary School has 13.1.
How do Nazareth College and Silverton Primary School rank in VIC?
Nazareth College is 78th of 348 and Silverton Primary School is 822nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.