St Kilda Park Primary School vs Victorian College For The Deaf
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Victorian College For The Deaf
Melbourne · Government special · U
61 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | St Kilda Park Primary School St Kilda VIC | Victorian College For The Deaf Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #330 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 314 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 141 | 33 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 39 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 40% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | Melbourne 3000 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.skipps.vic.edu.au | www.vcd.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Kilda Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victorian College For The Deaf has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 14.3).
- •St Kilda Park Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 61.
- •Victorian College For The Deaf has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
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 Victorian College For The Deaf?
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 Kilda Park Primary School and Victorian College For The Deaf?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between St Kilda and Melbourne 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 Victorian College For The Deaf has 4.8.
How do St Kilda Park Primary School and Victorian College For The Deaf rank in VIC?
St Kilda Park Primary School is 173rd of 1,290 and Victorian College For The Deaf is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.