Selby Primary School vs St Thomas More's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Selby Primary School
Selby · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1109
St Thomas More's School
Belgrave · Catholic primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Selby Primary School Selby VIC | St Thomas More's School Belgrave VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 1,290 | #286 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #787 of 4,908 | #619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 88 | 52 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Selby 3159 | Belgrave 3160 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.selbyps.vic.edu.au | www.smbelgrave.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 72.6).
- •Selby Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.1).
- •Selby Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 101.
- •St Thomas More's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -21%).
- •Selby Primary School is a government school while St Thomas More'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 Selby Primary School better than St Thomas More's School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's School ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.6 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 Selby Primary School and St Thomas More's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Selby and Belgrave in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Selby Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More's School has 9.6.
How do Selby Primary School and St Thomas More's School rank in VIC?
Selby Primary School is 340th of 1,290 and St Thomas More's School is 286th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.