Patterson River Secondary College vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson River Secondary College
Seaford · Government high school · 7-12
1,268 students · ICSEA 1015
St Anne's School
Seaford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Patterson River Secondary College Seaford VIC | St Anne's School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 348 | #336 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #584 of 1,472 | #765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,268 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 560 / 708 | 92 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| 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 | +11% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.8 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prsc.vic.edu.au | www.saseaford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 56.9).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patterson River Secondary College is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 186.
- •St Anne's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 11%).
- •Patterson River Secondary College is a government school while St Anne'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 Patterson River Secondary College better than St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (72.8 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 River Secondary College and St Anne's School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Patterson River Secondary College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's School has 13.0.
How do Patterson River Secondary College and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Patterson River Secondary College is 171st of 348 and St Anne's School is 336th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.