Patterson Lakes Primary School vs Patterson River Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson Lakes Primary School
Patterson Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
521 students · ICSEA 1061
Patterson River Secondary College
Seaford · Government high school · 7-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Patterson Lakes Primary School Patterson Lakes VIC | Patterson River Secondary College Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #580 of 1,290 | #171 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1636 of 4,908 | #584 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,268 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 259 | 560 / 708 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 98.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 42.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Patterson Lakes 3197 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.patterson-lakes-ps.vic.edu.au | www.prsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Patterson Lakes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 56.9).
- •Patterson Lakes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patterson River Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Patterson River Secondary College is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 521.
- •Patterson River Secondary College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
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 Patterson Lakes Primary School better than Patterson River Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Patterson Lakes Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 56.9 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 Patterson Lakes Primary School and Patterson River Secondary College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Patterson Lakes and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Patterson Lakes Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patterson River Secondary College has 12.8.
How do Patterson Lakes Primary School and Patterson River Secondary College rank in VIC?
Patterson Lakes Primary School is 580th of 1,290 and Patterson River Secondary College is 171st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.