St Paul's School vs Valkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
Valkstone Primary School
Bentleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | St Paul's School Bentleigh VIC | Valkstone Primary School Bentleigh East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,290 | #105 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #380 of 4,908 | #183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 341 | 668 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 162 | 308 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 43.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh 3204 | Bentleigh East 3165 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au | www.valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Valkstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 77.3).
- •Valkstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Valkstone Primary School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 341.
- •St Paul's School is a catholic school while Valkstone 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 Valkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Valkstone Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.3 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 Valkstone Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh and Bentleigh East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valkstone Primary School has 15.5.
How do St Paul's School and Valkstone Primary School rank in VIC?
St Paul's School is 196th of 1,290 and Valkstone Primary School is 105th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.