St Kilda Park Primary School vs St Michael's Grammar School
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 Kilda Park Primary School
St Kilda · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 1142
St Michael's Grammar School
St Kilda · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,143 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | St Kilda Park Primary School St Kilda VIC | St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 1,290 | #4 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #330 of 4,908 | #9 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 314 | 1,143 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 141 | 545 / 598 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 139.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 80.2 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | St Kilda 3182 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.skipps.vic.edu.au | www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (89.3 vs 78.0).
- •St Michael's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.3).
- •St Michael's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 314.
- •St Michael's Grammar School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -15%).
- •St Kilda Park Primary School is a government school while St Michael's Grammar School is an independent 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 Kilda Park Primary School better than St Michael's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Grammar School ranks higher (89.3 vs 78.0 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 Kilda Park Primary School and St Michael's Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Kilda and St Kilda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kilda Park Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Grammar School has 8.2.
How do St Kilda Park Primary School and St Michael's Grammar School rank in VIC?
St Kilda Park Primary School is 173rd of 1,290 and St Michael's Grammar School is 4th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.