St Peter Apostle School vs Woodville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
Woodville Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
348 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Woodville Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1088 of 1,290 | #1050 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3476 of 4,908 | #3318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 261 | 175 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au | www.woodvilleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 39.3).
- •Woodville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Apostle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 348.
- •St Peter Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -27%).
- •St Peter Apostle School is a catholic school while Woodville 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 Peter Apostle School better than Woodville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodville Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 39.3 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 Peter Apostle School and Woodville Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Peter Apostle School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodville Primary School has 12.6.
How do St Peter Apostle School and Woodville Primary School rank in VIC?
St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 and Woodville Primary School is 1050th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.