Parkdale Primary School vs St Bede's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkdale Primary School
Parkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
631 students · ICSEA 1133
St Bede's College
Mentone · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,882 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Parkdale Primary School Parkdale VIC | St Bede's College Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 1,290 | #36 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 4,908 | #82 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 631 | 1,882 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 289 | 0 / 1,882 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 338 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 294 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 163.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 72.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkdale 3195 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's College scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 76.8).
- •Parkdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •St Bede's College is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 631.
- •St Bede's College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -13%).
- •Parkdale Primary School is a government school while St Bede's 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 Parkdale Primary School better than St Bede's College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's College ranks higher (79.3 vs 76.8 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 Parkdale Primary School and St Bede's College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parkdale and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkdale Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's College has 11.5.
How do Parkdale Primary School and St Bede's College rank in VIC?
Parkdale Primary School is 203rd of 1,290 and St Bede's College is 36th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.