Port Fairy Consolidated School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 306 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Port Fairy · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1055
St Patrick's School
Port Fairy · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Port Fairy Consolidated School Port Fairy VIC | St Patrick's School Port Fairy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 1,290 | #578 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1589 of 4,908 | #1628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 72 | 93 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Port Fairy 3284 | Port Fairy 3284 |
| Council area | Moyne | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pfc.vic.edu.au | www.spportfairy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.7 vs 63.2).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 152.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Port Fairy Consolidated School better than St Patrick's 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 Port Fairy Consolidated School and St Patrick's School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Port Fairy and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Fairy Consolidated School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 15.0.
How do Port Fairy Consolidated School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Port Fairy Consolidated School is 567th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 578th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.