St Vincent de Paul's School vs Strathmore Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 618 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 Secondary College
Strathmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,958 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | St Vincent de Paul's School Strathmore VIC | Strathmore Secondary College Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #308 of 1,290 | #59 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #688 of 4,908 | #131 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,958 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 216 | 900 / 1,058 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 340 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 312 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 167.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 42% |
| 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.strathmore.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Strathmore Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 73.5).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathmore Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
- •Strathmore Secondary College is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 431.
- •St Vincent de Paul's School is a catholic school while Strathmore Secondary College 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 Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Strathmore Secondary College ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.5 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 Secondary College?
About 618 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 Secondary College has 11.7.
How do St Vincent de Paul's School and Strathmore Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Vincent de Paul's School is 308th of 1,290 and Strathmore Secondary College is 59th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.