Strathaird Primary School vs Trinity Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Strathaird Primary School
Narre Warren South · Government primary · Prep-6
761 students · ICSEA 975
Trinity Catholic Primary School
Narre Warren South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Strathaird Primary School Narre Warren South VIC | Trinity Catholic Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1082 of 1,290 | #510 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3450 of 4,908 | #1407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 761 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 385 | 252 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.strathairdps.vic.edu.au | www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 39.6).
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathaird Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Strathaird Primary School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 507.
- •Strathaird Primary School is a government school while Trinity Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Strathaird Primary School better than Trinity Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 39.6 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 Strathaird Primary School and Trinity Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Strathaird Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Strathaird Primary School and Trinity Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Strathaird Primary School is 1082nd of 1,290 and Trinity Catholic Primary School is 510th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.