Parkdale Primary School vs St John Vianney's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 875 m 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 John Vianney's School
Parkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Parkdale Primary School Parkdale VIC | St John Vianney's School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #203 of 1,290 | #200 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 4,908 | #395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 631 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 289 | 78 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkdale 3195 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parkdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.8 vs 77.0).
- •Parkdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Parkdale Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 164.
- •St John Vianney's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -13%).
- •Parkdale Primary School is a government school while St John Vianney'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 Parkdale Primary School better than St John Vianney'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 Parkdale Primary School and St John Vianney's School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Parkdale and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkdale Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's School has 10.7.
How do Parkdale Primary School and St John Vianney's School rank in VIC?
Parkdale Primary School is 203rd of 1,290 and St John Vianney's School is 200th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.