Nepean School vs Seaford Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
Seaford Park Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · Prep-6
169 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Nepean School Seaford VIC | Seaford Park Primary School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #836 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 84 | 73 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nepean.vic.edu.au | www.seafordpark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nepean School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 12.0).
- •Seaford Park Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 141.
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 Nepean School better than Seaford Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nepean School and Seaford Park Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nepean School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaford Park Primary School has 12.0.
How do Nepean School and Seaford Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Nepean School is unranked and Seaford Park Primary School is 836th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.