Nearnung Primary School vs St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nearnung Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
485 students · ICSEA 1045
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Tarneit · Catholic primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Nearnung Primary School Tarneit VIC | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #604 of 1,290 | #322 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1727 of 4,908 | #722 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 485 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 227 / 258 | 187 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/nearnung-primary-school | stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 62.2).
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Nearnung Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 384.
- •Nearnung Primary School is a government school while St John the Apostle Catholic Primary 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 Nearnung Primary School better than St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 62.2 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 Nearnung Primary School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nearnung Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 13.3.
How do Nearnung Primary School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Nearnung Primary School is 604th of 1,290 and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 322nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.