St Patrick's School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 200 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's School
Stratford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1015
St Paul's School
Sunshine West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | St Patrick's School Stratford VIC | St Paul's School Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #837 of 1,290 | #798 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2554 of 4,908 | #2396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 164 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 85 | 265 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Stratford 3862 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Wellington | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au | www.spsunshinewest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 52.1).
- •St Paul's School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 164.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 1%).
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 Patrick's School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (54.2 vs 52.1 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 Patrick's School and St Paul's School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.1.
How do St Patrick's School and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
St Patrick's School is 837th of 1,290 and St Paul's School is 798th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.