St Catherine's School vs St Christopher's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 28 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
Moorabbin · Catholic primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1083
St Christopher's School
Airport West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | St Catherine's School Moorabbin VIC | St Christopher's School Airport West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 1,290 | #500 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1113 of 4,908 | #1388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 727 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 45 | 340 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 44.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Airport West 3042 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stcapw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 65.9).
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.2).
- •St Christopher's School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 85.
- •St Christopher's School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
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 Catherine's School better than St Christopher's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (69.0 vs 65.9 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 Catherine's School and St Christopher's School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Airport West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's School has 16.2.
How do St Catherine's School and St Christopher's School rank in VIC?
St Catherine's School is 441st of 1,290 and St Christopher's School is 500th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.