Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College vs St Francis de Sales School
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.
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College
Pascoe Vale · Government high school · 7-12
719 students · ICSEA 987
St Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College Pascoe Vale VIC | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 348 | #292 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #796 of 1,472 | #645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 719 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 719 / 0 | 133 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 138 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale 3044 | Oak Park 3046 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvgc.vic.edu.au | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 47.1).
- •St Francis de Sales School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 237.
- •St Francis de Sales School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -28%).
- •Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is a government school while St Francis de Sales 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 Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College better than St Francis de Sales School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales School ranks higher (73.9 vs 47.1 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 Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College and St Francis de Sales School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale and Oak Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales School has 12.1.
How do Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College and St Francis de Sales School rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College is 230th of 348 and St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.