St Francis de Sales School vs Westbreen 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 Francis de Sales School
Oak Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 1085
Westbreen Primary School
Pascoe Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
422 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | St Francis de Sales School Oak Park VIC | Westbreen Primary School Pascoe Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #292 of 1,290 | #397 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #645 of 4,908 | #994 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 104 | 207 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Pascoe Vale 3044 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au | www.westbreenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 70.3).
- •St Francis de Sales School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Westbreen Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 237.
- •Westbreen Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -11%).
- •St Francis de Sales School is a catholic school while Westbreen 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 Westbreen Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales School ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.3 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 Francis de Sales School and Westbreen Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Pascoe Vale 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 Westbreen Primary School has 14.6.
How do St Francis de Sales School and Westbreen Primary School rank in VIC?
St Francis de Sales School is 292nd of 1,290 and Westbreen Primary School is 397th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.