St Catherine's School vs Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 690 m 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
Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
Bentleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | St Catherine's School Moorabbin VIC | Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 1,290 | #435 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1113 of 4,908 | #1098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 45 | 185 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moorabbin 3189 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.scmoorabbin.catholic.edu.au/ | www.tucker-road.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.0 vs 69.1).
- •Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.2).
- •Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 85.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -30%).
- •St Catherine's School is a catholic school while Tucker Road Bentleigh 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 Catherine's School better than Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary 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 Catherine's School and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Moorabbin and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School has 16.2.
How do St Catherine's School and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School rank in VIC?
St Catherine's School is 441st of 1,290 and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is 435th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.