St Albans East Primary School vs St Paul's Kealba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Albans East Primary School
St Albans · Government primary · Prep-6
354 students · ICSEA 951
St Paul's Kealba Catholic School
Kealba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | St Albans East Primary School St Albans VIC | St Paul's Kealba Catholic School Kealba VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1154 of 1,290 | #797 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3720 of 4,908 | #2395 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 354 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 178 | 124 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.9 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Albans 3021 | Kealba 3021 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saeps.vic.edu.au | www.spkealba.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Kealba Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 35.8).
- •St Paul's Kealba Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Albans East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •St Albans East Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 257.
- •St Albans East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -26%).
- •St Albans East Primary School is a government school while St Paul's Kealba Catholic 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 St Albans East Primary School better than St Paul's Kealba Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Kealba Catholic School ranks higher (54.2 vs 35.8 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 St Albans East Primary School and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Albans and Kealba in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Albans East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School has 12.0.
How do St Albans East Primary School and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School rank in VIC?
St Albans East Primary School is 1154th of 1,290 and St Paul's Kealba Catholic School is 797th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.