Adass Israel School vs Divrei Emineh
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Adass Israel School
Elsternwick · Independent combined · Prep-12
382 students · ICSEA 932
Divrei Emineh
Ormond · Independent combined · Prep-12
189 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Adass Israel School Elsternwick VIC | Divrei Emineh Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 239 | #222 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1240 of 1,259 | #1048 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 382 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 157 | 104 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Elsternwick 3185 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=ac88c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.goodschools.com.au/compare-schools/in-ormond-3204/divrei-emineh |
The verdict
- •Divrei Emineh scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 19.7).
- •Divrei Emineh has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Adass Israel School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 189.
- •Divrei Emineh has grown faster over five years (8% vs -15%).
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 Adass Israel School better than Divrei Emineh?
On the Success Index, Divrei Emineh ranks higher (31.1 vs 19.7 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 Adass Israel School and Divrei Emineh?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Elsternwick and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adass Israel School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Divrei Emineh has 14.0.
How do Adass Israel School and Divrei Emineh rank in VIC?
Adass Israel School is 238th of 239 and Divrei Emineh is 222nd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.