Oak Park Primary School vs St Francis de Sales School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 657 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Primary School
Oak Park · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1095
St Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Oak Park Primary School Oak Park VIC | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,290 | #292 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 4,908 | #645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 213 | 133 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Oak Park 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakparkps.vic.edu.au | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oak Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 73.9).
- •Oak Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Oak Park Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 237.
- •Oak Park Primary School is a government school while St Francis de Sales 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 Oak Park Primary School better than St Francis de Sales School?
On the Success Index, Oak Park Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.9 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 Oak Park Primary School and St Francis de Sales School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oak Park Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales School has 12.1.
How do Oak Park Primary School and St Francis de Sales School rank in VIC?
Oak Park Primary School is 176th of 1,290 and St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.