Pascoe Vale South Primary School vs St Fidelis' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale South Primary School
Pascoe Vale South · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1108
St Fidelis' School
Moreland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Pascoe Vale South Primary School Pascoe Vale South VIC | St Fidelis' School Moreland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 1,290 | #40 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #73 of 4,908 | #65 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 308 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 141 | 129 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale South 3044 | Moreland 3058 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvsps.vic.edu.au | www.sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.3 vs 83.5).
- •St Fidelis' School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Fidelis' School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Pascoe Vale South Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 251.
- •Pascoe Vale South Primary School is a government school while St Fidelis' 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 South Primary School better than St Fidelis' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pascoe Vale South Primary School and St Fidelis' School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale South and Moreland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale South Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Fidelis' School has 12.7.
How do Pascoe Vale South Primary School and St Fidelis' School rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale South Primary School is 47th of 1,290 and St Fidelis' School is 40th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.