St Kilda Park Primary School vs Wesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Wesley College
Melbourne · Independent combined · Prep-12
3,181 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | St Kilda Park Primary School St Kilda VIC | Wesley College Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 1,290 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #330 of 4,908 | #18 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 314 | 3,181 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 141 | 1,431 / 1,750 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 341 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 14.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 413.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 237.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Kilda 3182 | Melbourne 3004 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.skipps.vic.edu.au | www.wesleycollege.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wesley College scores higher on the Success Index (88.2 vs 78.0).
- •Wesley College has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wesley College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.3).
- •Wesley College is the larger school with 3,181 students compared with 314.
- •Wesley College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -15%).
- •St Kilda Park Primary School is a government school while Wesley College 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 Wesley College?
On the Success Index, Wesley College ranks higher (88.2 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 Wesley College?
About 1.1 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 Wesley College has 7.7.
How do St Kilda Park Primary School and Wesley College rank in VIC?
St Kilda Park Primary School is 173rd of 1,290 and Wesley College is 11th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.