St Fidelis' School vs St Therese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 85 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Fidelis' School
Moreland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1119
St Therese School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | St Fidelis' School Moreland VIC | St Therese School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 1,290 | #131 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #65 of 4,908 | #234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 251 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 122 | 152 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Moreland 3058 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sfmoreland.catholic.edu.au/ | www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Fidelis' School scores higher on the Success Index (83.5 vs 79.3).
- •St Fidelis' School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •St Therese School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 251.
- •St Fidelis' School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 0%).
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 Fidelis' School better than St Therese School?
On the Success Index, St Fidelis' School ranks higher (83.5 vs 79.3 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 Fidelis' School and St Therese School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Moreland and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Fidelis' School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese School has 13.6.
How do St Fidelis' School and St Therese School rank in VIC?
St Fidelis' School is 40th of 1,290 and St Therese School is 131st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.