St Clement of Rome School vs Templestowe Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Templestowe Valley Primary School
Lower Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Clement of Rome School Bulleen VIC | Templestowe Valley Primary School Lower Templestowe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 1,290 | #595 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #477 of 4,908 | #1693 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 456 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 238 | 156 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bulleen 3105 | Lower Templestowe 3107 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clementbulleen.com | www.tempvalprimary.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clement of Rome School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 62.6).
- •St Clement of Rome School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clement of Rome School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •St Clement of Rome School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 309.
- •St Clement of Rome School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -30%).
- •St Clement of Rome School is a catholic school while Templestowe Valley 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 Clement of Rome School better than Templestowe Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clement of Rome School ranks higher (75.8 vs 62.6 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 Clement of Rome School and Templestowe Valley Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bulleen and Lower Templestowe 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 Templestowe Valley Primary School has 15.1.
How do St Clement of Rome School and Templestowe Valley Primary School rank in VIC?
St Clement of Rome School is 233rd of 1,290 and Templestowe Valley Primary School is 595th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.