St Therese School vs Torquay Coast Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Therese School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 1119
Torquay Coast Primary School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | St Therese School Torquay VIC | Torquay Coast Primary School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 1,290 | #158 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #234 of 4,908 | #289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 332 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 180 | 313 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Torquay 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au | www.torquaycoastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.3 vs 78.5).
- •St Therese School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Torquay Coast Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 332.
- •Torquay Coast Primary School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 0%).
- •St Therese School is a catholic school while Torquay Coast 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 Therese School better than Torquay Coast Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Therese School and Torquay Coast Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Therese School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torquay Coast Primary School has 15.3.
How do St Therese School and Torquay Coast Primary School rank in VIC?
St Therese School is 131st of 1,290 and Torquay Coast Primary School is 158th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.