St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School vs St James the Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Tarneit · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1053
St James the Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Tarneit VIC | St James the Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #371 of 1,290 | #598 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #887 of 4,908 | #1713 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 441 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 212 | 188 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfatarneit.catholic.edu.au | www.sjhcn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 62.3).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 387.
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
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 of Assisi Catholic Primary School better than St James the Apostle School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 62.3 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 of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St James the Apostle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James the Apostle School has 11.5.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St James the Apostle School rank in VIC?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 371st of 1,290 and St James the Apostle School is 598th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.