St Gregory the Great School vs Templestowe Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Templestowe Heights Primary School
Templestowe Lower · Government primary · Prep-6
544 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | St Gregory the Great School Doncaster VIC | Templestowe Heights Primary School Templestowe Lower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 1,290 | #69 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #129 of 4,908 | #108 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 271 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 143 | 268 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Doncaster 3108 | Templestowe Lower 3107 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au | www.templestowehts.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.4 vs 82.1).
- •St Gregory the Great School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gregory the Great School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Templestowe Heights Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 271.
- •Templestowe Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -32%).
- •St Gregory the Great School is a catholic school while Templestowe Heights 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 Gregory the Great School better than Templestowe Heights Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Gregory the Great School and Templestowe Heights Primary School?
About 1.5 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 Templestowe Heights Primary School has 15.4.
How do St Gregory the Great School and Templestowe Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
St Gregory the Great School is 78th of 1,290 and Templestowe Heights Primary School is 69th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.