St Dominic's School vs Wattle Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's School
Camberwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
146 students · ICSEA 1169
Wattle Park Primary School
Burwood · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | St Dominic's School Camberwell VIC | Wattle Park Primary School Burwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 1,290 | #310 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #96 of 4,908 | #691 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 146 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 61 | 123 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Camberwell 3124 | Burwood 3125 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au | www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's School scores higher on the Success Index (82.6 vs 73.5).
- •St Dominic's School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Wattle Park Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 146.
- •Wattle Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-33% vs -46%).
- •St Dominic's School is a catholic school while Wattle Park 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 Dominic's School better than Wattle Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Dominic's School ranks higher (82.6 vs 73.5 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 Dominic's School and Wattle Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Camberwell and Burwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Dominic's School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Park Primary School has 12.3.
How do St Dominic's School and Wattle Park Primary School rank in VIC?
St Dominic's School is 62nd of 1,290 and Wattle Park Primary School is 310th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.