Noble Park English Language School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 507 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noble Park English Language School
Noble Park · Government special · Prep-12
847 students · ICSEA 880
St Anthony's School
Noble Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Noble Park English Language School Noble Park VIC | St Anthony's School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #736 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 847 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 463 | 149 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 880 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 114.6 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nobleparkels.vic.edu.au | www.sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park English Language School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.4).
- •Noble Park English Language School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 292.
- •Noble Park English Language School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -9%).
- •Noble Park English Language School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Noble Park English Language School better than St Anthony'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 Noble Park English Language School and St Anthony's School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noble Park English Language School has 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 12.4.
How do Noble Park English Language School and St Anthony's School rank in VIC?
Noble Park English Language School is unranked and St Anthony's School is 736th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.