St Anne's School vs St Kilian's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 98 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1059
St Kilian's School
Bendigo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
268 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | St Anne's School Sunbury VIC | St Kilian's School Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #483 of 1,290 | #462 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1304 of 4,908 | #1210 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 599 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 312 / 287 | 139 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Hume | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sasunbury.catholic.edu.au | www.skbendigo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kilian's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 66.8).
- •St Kilian's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •St Anne's School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 268.
- •St Kilian's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Anne's School better than St Kilian's School?
On the Success Index, St Kilian's School ranks higher (68.0 vs 66.8 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 Anne's School and St Kilian's School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kilian's School has 12.4.
How do St Anne's School and St Kilian's School rank in VIC?
St Anne's School is 483rd of 1,290 and St Kilian's School is 462nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.