St Vincent de Paul's School vs Strathmore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 940 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Vincent de Paul's School
Strathmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
431 students · ICSEA 1124
Strathmore Primary School
Strathmore · Government primary · Prep-6
304 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | St Vincent de Paul's School Strathmore VIC | Strathmore Primary School Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 1,290 | #463 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #688 of 4,908 | #1229 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 431 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 216 | 132 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathmore 3041 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.svstrathmore.catholic.edu.au | www.strathmoreps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 67.8).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent de Paul's School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 304.
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -32%).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School is a catholic school while Strathmore 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 Vincent de Paul's School better than Strathmore Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Vincent de Paul's School ranks higher (73.5 vs 67.8 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 Vincent de Paul's School and Strathmore Primary School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Strathmore and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Vincent de Paul's School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore Primary School has 15.6.
How do St Vincent de Paul's School and Strathmore Primary School rank in VIC?
St Vincent de Paul's School is 308th of 1,290 and Strathmore Primary School is 463rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.