St Gregory the Great School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory the Great School
Doncaster · Catholic primary · Prep-6
271 students · ICSEA 1138
St Kevin's School
Templestowe Lower · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | St Gregory the Great School Doncaster VIC | St Kevin's School Templestowe Lower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 1,290 | #224 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 4,908 | #450 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 271 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 143 | 69 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Templestowe Lower 3107 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au | www.sktemplestowelr.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gregory the Great School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 76.3).
- •St Gregory the Great School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kevin's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •St Gregory the Great School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 132.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -32%).
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 Gregory the Great School better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Gregory the Great School ranks higher (81.4 vs 76.3 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 Gregory the Great School and St Kevin's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Templestowe Lower in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gregory the Great School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 10.3.
How do St Gregory the Great School and St Kevin's School rank in VIC?
St Gregory the Great School is 78th of 1,290 and St Kevin's School is 224th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.