Parktone Primary School vs St John Vianney's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 513 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parktone Primary School
Parkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1101
St John Vianney's School
Parkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Parktone Primary School Parkdale VIC | St John Vianney's School Parkdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 1,290 | #200 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1422 of 4,908 | #395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 208 | 78 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkdale 3195 | Parkdale 3195 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parktoneps.vic.edu.au | www.sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 65.5).
- •Parktone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney's School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.4).
- •Parktone Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 164.
- •St John Vianney's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -27%).
- •Parktone 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Springvale
Frequently asked questions
Is Parktone Primary School better than St John Vianney's School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's School ranks higher (77.0 vs 65.5 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 Parktone Primary School and St John Vianney's School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Parkdale and Parkdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parktone Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's School has 10.7.
How do Parktone Primary School and St John Vianney's School rank in VIC?
Parktone Primary School is 516th of 1,290 and St John Vianney's School is 200th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.