St John's School vs St Pius X School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's School
Dennington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1009
St Pius X School
Warrnambool · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | St John's School Dennington VIC | St Pius X School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #682 of 1,290 | #998 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2030 of 4,908 | #3138 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 273 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 132 | 130 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dennington 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjdennington.catholic.edu.au | www.spwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 44.3).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John's School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 246.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -8%).
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's School better than St Pius X School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (58.8 vs 44.3 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 John's School and St Pius X School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dennington and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X School has 14.5.
How do St John's School and St Pius X School rank in VIC?
St John's School is 682nd of 1,290 and St Pius X School is 998th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.