Southmoor Primary School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 521 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Southmoor Primary School
Moorabbin · Government primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1121
St Catherine's School
Moorabbin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Southmoor Primary School Moorabbin VIC | St Catherine's School Moorabbin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 1,290 | #441 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #409 of 4,908 | #1113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 368 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 191 | 40 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Moorabbin 3189 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.southmoor.vic.edu.au | www.scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Southmoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 69.0).
- •Southmoor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •Southmoor Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 85.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -33%).
- •Southmoor Primary School is a government school while St Catherine'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 Southmoor Primary School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index, Southmoor Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 69.0 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 Southmoor Primary School and St Catherine's School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Moorabbin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Southmoor Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's School has 10.2.
How do Southmoor Primary School and St Catherine's School rank in VIC?
Southmoor Primary School is 204th of 1,290 and St Catherine's School is 441st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.