Scoresby Primary School vs St Jude the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 476 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scoresby Primary School
Scoresby · Government primary · Prep-6
136 students · ICSEA 1013
St Jude the Apostle School
Scoresby · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Scoresby Primary School Scoresby VIC | St Jude the Apostle School Scoresby VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #885 of 1,290 | #252 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2725 of 4,908 | #521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 136 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 67 | 129 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Scoresby 3179 | Scoresby 3179 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scoresbyps.vic.edu.au | www.sjscoresby.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jude the Apostle School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 49.6).
- •St Jude the Apostle School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scoresby Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •St Jude the Apostle School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 136.
- •St Jude the Apostle School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -44%).
- •Scoresby Primary School is a government school while St Jude the Apostle 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 Scoresby Primary School better than St Jude the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, St Jude the Apostle School ranks higher (75.2 vs 49.6 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 Scoresby Primary School and St Jude the Apostle School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Scoresby and Scoresby in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scoresby Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude the Apostle School has 12.8.
How do Scoresby Primary School and St Jude the Apostle School rank in VIC?
Scoresby Primary School is 885th of 1,290 and St Jude the Apostle School is 252nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.