St Anthony's School vs Wallarano Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 901 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School
Noble Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
292 students · ICSEA 1020
Wallarano Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | St Anthony's School Noble Park VIC | Wallarano Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #736 of 1,290 | #1197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2199 of 4,908 | #3931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 292 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 143 | 290 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au | www.wallarano-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 32.8).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Wallarano Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 292.
- •St Anthony's School is a catholic school while Wallarano Primary School is a government 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 Anthony's School better than Wallarano Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (56.7 vs 32.8 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 Anthony's School and Wallarano Primary School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallarano Primary School has 13.8.
How do St Anthony's School and Wallarano Primary School rank in VIC?
St Anthony's School is 736th of 1,290 and Wallarano Primary School is 1197th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.