St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School vs Tarneit Senior College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Tarneit · Catholic primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1068
Tarneit Senior College
Tarneit · Government high school · 10-12
895 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Tarneit VIC | Tarneit Senior College Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 1,290 | #191 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #722 of 4,908 | #652 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 384 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 197 | 453 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 70.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 42.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3029 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au/ | www.tarneitsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 54.2).
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarneit Senior College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Tarneit Senior College is the larger school with 895 students compared with 384.
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 24%).
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tarneit Senior College 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School better than Tarneit Senior College?
On the Success Index, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 54.2 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School and Tarneit Senior College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarneit Senior College has 12.7.
How do St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School and Tarneit Senior College rank in VIC?
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 322nd of 1,290 and Tarneit Senior College is 191st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.