Plenty Parklands Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Plenty Parklands Primary School
Mill Park · Government primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1064
St Francis of Assisi School
Mill Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
1,260 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Plenty Parklands Primary School Mill Park VIC | St Francis of Assisi School Mill Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #542 of 1,290 | #619 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1519 of 4,908 | #1809 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 737 | 1,260 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 385 | 633 / 627 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 183 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 69.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mill Park 3082 | Mill Park 3082 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au | www.sfmillpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.3 vs 61.4).
- •St Francis of Assisi School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •St Francis of Assisi School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 737.
- •St Francis of Assisi School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
- •Plenty Parklands Primary School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi School?
On the Success Index, Plenty Parklands Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 61.4 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 Plenty Parklands Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mill Park and Mill Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Plenty Parklands Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi School has 18.0.
How do Plenty Parklands Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School rank in VIC?
Plenty Parklands Primary School is 542nd of 1,290 and St Francis of Assisi School is 619th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.