St Clement of Rome School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clement of Rome School
Bulleen · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1109
St John's School
Heidelberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | St Clement of Rome School Bulleen VIC | St John's School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 1,290 | #228 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #477 of 4,908 | #469 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 456 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 238 | 197 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bulleen 3105 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Manningham | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clementbulleen.com | www.sjheidelberg.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.8 vs 75.9).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clement of Rome School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •St Clement of Rome School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 345.
- •St Clement of Rome School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 1%).
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 Clement of Rome School better than St John's 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 Clement of Rome School and St John's School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bulleen and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clement of Rome School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 15.5.
How do St Clement of Rome School and St John's School rank in VIC?
St Clement of Rome School is 233rd of 1,290 and St John's School is 228th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.