Seaford Primary School vs St Anne's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 945 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seaford Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1030
St Anne's School
Seaford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
186 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Seaford Primary School Seaford VIC | St Anne's School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #560 of 1,290 | #336 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1573 of 4,908 | #765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 230 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 132 | 92 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.seafordps.vic.edu.au | www.saseaford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 63.8).
- •St Anne's School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Seaford Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 186.
- •Seaford Primary School has grown faster over five years (52% vs 39%).
- •Seaford Primary School is a government school while St Anne'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 Seaford Primary School better than St Anne's School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's School ranks higher (72.8 vs 63.8 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 Seaford Primary School and St Anne's School?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seaford Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's School has 13.0.
How do Seaford Primary School and St Anne's School rank in VIC?
Seaford Primary School is 560th of 1,290 and St Anne's School is 336th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.