St Francis de Sales School vs Strathmore North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
Strathmore North Primary School
Strathmore · Government primary · Prep-6
632 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC | Strathmore North Primary School Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 1,290 | #198 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #645 of 4,908 | #387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 104 | 302 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au | www.snps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Strathmore North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 73.9).
- •Strathmore North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Strathmore North Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 237.
- •Strathmore North Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -11%).
- •St Francis de Sales School is a catholic school while Strathmore North 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 Francis de Sales School better than Strathmore North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Strathmore North Primary School ranks higher (77.2 vs 73.9 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 Francis de Sales School and Strathmore North Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis de Sales School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore North Primary School has 15.8.
How do St Francis de Sales School and Strathmore North Primary School rank in VIC?
St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 and Strathmore North Primary School is 198th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.