St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 51 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 John's School
Frankston East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Tarneit VIC | St John's School Frankston East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #371 of 1,290 | #702 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #887 of 4,908 | #2081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 441 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 212 | 126 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 17.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Frankston East 3199 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfatarneit.catholic.edu.au | www.sjfrankstoneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 58.1).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 270.
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 John's School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 58.1 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 John's School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Frankston East 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 John's School has 15.7.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St John's School rank in VIC?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 371st of 1,290 and St John's School is 702nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.