Reservoir Primary School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 748 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reservoir Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1070
St Gabriel's School
Reservoir · Catholic primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Reservoir Primary School Reservoir VIC | St Gabriel's School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,290 | #414 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1110 of 4,908 | #1039 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 168 | 81 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reservoirps.vic.edu.au | www.stgabrielststephensreservoir.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.0 vs 69.7).
- •Reservoir Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gabriel's School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.3).
- •Reservoir Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 149.
- •St Gabriel's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Reservoir Primary School is a government school while St Gabriel'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 Reservoir Primary School better than St Gabriel'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 Reservoir Primary School and St Gabriel's School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Reservoir Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's School has 10.1.
How do Reservoir Primary School and St Gabriel's School rank in VIC?
Reservoir Primary School is 439th of 1,290 and St Gabriel's School is 414th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.