Queenscliff Primary School vs St Aloysius' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 172 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queenscliff Primary School
Queenscliff · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1120
St Aloysius' School
Queenscliff · Catholic primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Queenscliff Primary School Queenscliff VIC | St Aloysius' School Queenscliff VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 1,290 | #431 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #269 of 4,908 | #1084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 74 | 48 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Queenscliff 3225 | Queenscliff 3225 |
| Council area | Queenscliffe | Queenscliffe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.queenscliffps.vic.edu.au | www.saqueenscliff.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queenscliff Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 69.2).
- •Queenscliff Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aloysius' School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.0).
- •Queenscliff Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 112.
- •Queenscliff Primary School is a government school while St Aloysius' 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 Queenscliff Primary School better than St Aloysius' School?
On the Success Index, Queenscliff Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 69.2 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 Queenscliff Primary School and St Aloysius' School?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Queenscliff and Queenscliff in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queenscliff Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius' School has 9.3.
How do Queenscliff Primary School and St Aloysius' School rank in VIC?
Queenscliff Primary School is 147th of 1,290 and St Aloysius' School is 431st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.