St James' School vs Wantirna Primary 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 James' School
Vermont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 1139
Wantirna Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | St James' School Vermont VIC | Wantirna Primary School Wantirna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 351 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 185 | 23 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 4.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 11% |
| Suburb | Vermont 3133 | Wantirna 3152 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjvermont.catholic.edu.au | www.wantirnaprimary.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 59.5).
- •St James' School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wantirna Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.2).
- •St James' School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 53.
- •St James' School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -30%).
- •St James' School is a catholic school while Wantirna 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 James' School better than Wantirna Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' School ranks higher (77.5 vs 59.5 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 James' School and Wantirna Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Vermont and Wantirna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wantirna Primary School has 11.3.
How do St James' School and Wantirna Primary School rank in VIC?
St James' School is 190th of 1,290 and Wantirna Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.