Parktone Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km 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 Patrick's School
Mentone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
460 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Parktone Primary School Parkdale VIC | St Patrick's School Mentone VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 1,290 | #153 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1422 of 4,908 | #279 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 460 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 208 | 200 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parkdale 3195 | Mentone 3194 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parktoneps.vic.edu.au | www.spmentone.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 65.5).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 411.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -27%).
- •Parktone Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Parktone Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (78.7 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 Patrick's School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parkdale and Mentone in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parktone Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 14.9.
How do Parktone Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Parktone Primary School is 516th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 153rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.