Pascoe Vale North Primary School vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale North Primary School
Pascoe Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
355 students · ICSEA 1038
St Mark's School
Fawkner · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Pascoe Vale North Primary School Pascoe Vale VIC | St Mark's School Fawkner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 1,290 | #248 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1410 of 4,908 | #512 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 355 | 170 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 188 | 87 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale 3044 | Fawkner 3060 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvnps.vic.edu.au | www.smfawkner.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 65.6).
- •St Mark's School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mark's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Pascoe Vale North Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 170.
- •St Mark's School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
- •Pascoe Vale North Primary School is a government school while St Mark'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 Pascoe Vale North Primary School better than St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's School ranks higher (75.3 vs 65.6 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 North Primary School and St Mark's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale and Fawkner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale North Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 11.5.
How do Pascoe Vale North Primary School and St Mark's School rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale North Primary School is 511th of 1,290 and St Mark's School is 248th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.