St Catherine's School vs Toorak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
Toorak · Independent combined · Prep-12
685 students · ICSEA 1175
Toorak Primary School
Toorak · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | St Catherine's School Toorak VIC | Toorak Primary School Toorak VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 89 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 239 | #241 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #14 of 1,259 | #493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 685 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 685 / 0 | 244 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 86 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 22% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1175 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.7 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toorak 3142 | Toorak 3142 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherines.net.au | www.toorakps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (88.9 vs 75.6).
- •St Catherine's School has the higher ICSEA (1175 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 15.5).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 439.
- •St Catherine's School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -21%).
- •St Catherine's School is a independent school while Toorak 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 Toorak Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's School ranks higher (88.9 vs 75.6 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 Toorak Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Toorak and Toorak in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak Primary School has 15.5.
How do St Catherine's School and Toorak Primary School rank in VIC?
St Catherine's School is 9th of 239 and Toorak Primary School is 241st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.