Overport Primary School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Overport Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
680 students · ICSEA 1058
St Francis Xavier School
Frankston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Overport Primary School Frankston VIC | St Francis Xavier School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #651 of 1,290 | #642 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1912 of 4,908 | #1890 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 680 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 367 | 76 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Frankston 3199 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.overport-ps.vic.edu.au | www.sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.2 vs 60.5).
- •Overport Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Overport Primary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 155.
- •St Francis Xavier School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
- •Overport Primary School is a government school while St Francis Xavier 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 Overport Primary School better than St Francis Xavier 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 Overport Primary School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frankston and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Overport Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 12.5.
How do Overport Primary School and St Francis Xavier School rank in VIC?
Overport Primary School is 651st of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier School is 642nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.