Park Orchards Primary School vs Whitefriars College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km 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
Whitefriars College
Donvale · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,055 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Park Orchards Primary School Park Orchards VIC | Whitefriars College Donvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 1,290 | #18 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #601 of 4,908 | #35 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 338 | 1,055 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 181 | 0 / 1,055 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 31 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 93.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 51.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Park Orchards 3114 | Donvale 3111 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pops.vic.edu.au | www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Whitefriars College scores higher on the Success Index (83.5 vs 74.3).
- •Park Orchards Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whitefriars College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.9).
- •Whitefriars College is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 338.
- •Park Orchards Primary School is a government school while Whitefriars College 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 Whitefriars College?
On the Success Index, Whitefriars College ranks higher (83.5 vs 74.3 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 Park Orchards Primary School and Whitefriars College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Park Orchards and Donvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Orchards Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whitefriars College has 11.3.
How do Park Orchards Primary School and Whitefriars College rank in VIC?
Park Orchards Primary School is 279th of 1,290 and Whitefriars College is 18th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.