St Brendan's School vs Tyabb Railway Station Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's School
Somerville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1043
Tyabb Railway Station Primary School
Tyabb · Government primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | St Brendan's School Somerville VIC | Tyabb Railway Station Primary School Tyabb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 1,290 | #952 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1791 of 4,908 | #2959 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 270 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 147 | 61 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Somerville 3912 | Tyabb 3913 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au | www.tyabbrailps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 46.5).
- •St Brendan's School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyabb Railway Station Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •St Brendan's School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 142.
- •St Brendan's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •St Brendan's School is a catholic school while Tyabb Railway Station 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 Brendan's School better than Tyabb Railway Station Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's School ranks higher (61.6 vs 46.5 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 Brendan's School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Tyabb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brendan's School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School has 12.5.
How do St Brendan's School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School rank in VIC?
St Brendan's School is 613th of 1,290 and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School is 952nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.