St Paul's School vs Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's School
Bentleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 1134
Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
Bentleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | St Paul's School Bentleigh VIC | Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School Bentleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,290 | #435 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #380 of 4,908 | #1098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 341 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 162 | 185 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh 3204 | Bentleigh 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au | www.tucker-road.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 69.1).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 341.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -30%).
- •St Paul's School is a catholic school while Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is a government 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 Paul's School better than Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (77.3 vs 69.1 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 Paul's School and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh and Bentleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School has 16.2.
How do St Paul's School and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School rank in VIC?
St Paul's School is 196th of 1,290 and Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is 435th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.