Park Orchards Primary School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 755 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Orchards Primary School
Park Orchards · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1119
St Anne's School
Park Orchards · Catholic primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Park Orchards Primary School Park Orchards VIC | St Anne's School Park Orchards VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 1,290 | #277 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #601 of 4,908 | #590 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 231 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 181 | 111 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Park Orchards 3114 | Park Orchards 3114 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pops.vic.edu.au | www.saparkorchards.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.3 vs 74.4).
- •St Anne's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Park Orchards Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 231.
- •Park Orchards Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
- •Park Orchards Primary 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 Park Orchards Primary 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 Park Orchards Primary School and St Anne's School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Park Orchards and Park Orchards in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Orchards Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's School has 13.7.
How do Park Orchards Primary School and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Park Orchards Primary School is 279th of 1,290 and St Anne's School is 277th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.