Pascoe Vale Primary School vs St Oliver Plunkett's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 373 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale Primary School
Pascoe Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1066
St Oliver Plunkett's School
Pascoe Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
379 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Pascoe Vale Primary School Pascoe Vale VIC | St Oliver Plunkett's School Pascoe Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 1,290 | #124 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1687 of 4,908 | #220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 456 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 227 | 199 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale 3044 | Pascoe Vale 3044 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sopascoevale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver Plunkett's School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 62.6).
- •St Oliver Plunkett's School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pascoe Vale Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 379.
- •St Oliver Plunkett's School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -23%).
- •Pascoe Vale Primary School is a government school while St Oliver Plunkett'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 Primary School better than St Oliver Plunkett's School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver Plunkett's School ranks higher (79.5 vs 62.6 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 Primary School and St Oliver Plunkett's School?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Oliver Plunkett's School has 14.6.
How do Pascoe Vale Primary School and St Oliver Plunkett's School rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale Primary School is 593rd of 1,290 and St Oliver Plunkett's School is 124th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.