St Anthony's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School
Alphington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1141
St Patrick's School
Murrumbeena · Catholic primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | St Anthony's School Alphington VIC | St Patrick's School Murrumbeena VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 1,290 | #168 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #339 of 4,908 | #320 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 92 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 57 | 135 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -55% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alphington 3078 | Murrumbeena 3163 |
| Council area | Darebin | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saalphington.catholic.edu.au | www.spmurrumbeena.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.9 vs 78.1).
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 92.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -55%).
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 Anthony's School better than St Patrick's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Anthony's School and St Patrick's School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Alphington and Murrumbeena in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.8.
How do St Anthony's School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
St Anthony's School is 177th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 168th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.