River Gum Primary School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 764 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
River Gum Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
501 students · ICSEA 910
St Kevin's School
Hampton Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
479 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | River Gum Primary School Hampton Park VIC | St Kevin's School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1216 of 1,290 | #620 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4068 of 4,908 | #1810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 501 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 236 / 265 | 252 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 37.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rivergumps.vic.edu.au | www.skhamptonpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 30.7).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •River Gum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.7).
- •River Gum Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 479.
- •River Gum Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
- •River Gum Primary School is a government school while St Kevin'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 River Gum Primary School better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (61.4 vs 30.7 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 River Gum Primary School and St Kevin's School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
River Gum Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 12.7.
How do River Gum Primary School and St Kevin's School rank in VIC?
River Gum Primary School is 1216th of 1,290 and St Kevin's School is 620th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.