St Gerard's School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gerard's School
Dandenong North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1049
St Patrick's Primary School
Kilmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
581 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | St Gerard's School Dandenong North VIC | St Patrick's Primary School Kilmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 1,290 | #768 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1576 of 4,908 | #2298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 125 | 581 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 67 | 293 / 288 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dandenong North 3175 | Kilmore 3764 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgdandenongnth.catholic.edu.au | www.spkilmore.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 55.4).
- •St Gerard's School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.8).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 125.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -6%).
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 Gerard's School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard's School ranks higher (63.8 vs 55.4 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 Gerard's School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Dandenong North and Kilmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gerard's School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 16.8.
How do St Gerard's School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in VIC?
St Gerard's School is 562nd of 1,290 and St Patrick's Primary School is 768th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.