Nepean School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean School
Seaford · Government special · U
141 students · ICSEA 1006
St Anne's School
Seaford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Nepean School Seaford VIC | St Anne's School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #336 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 84 | 92 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 77.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nepean.vic.edu.au | www.saseaford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.0).
- •St Anne's School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 141.
- •St Anne's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 3%).
- •Nepean School is a government school while St Anne'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 Nepean School better than St Anne's 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 St Anne's School?
About 1.4 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 St Anne's School has 13.0.
How do Nepean School and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Nepean School is unranked and St Anne's School is 336th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.