Adass Israel School vs Elsternwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Elsternwick Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Adass Israel School Elsternwick VIC | Elsternwick Primary School Brighton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 239 | #270 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1240 of 1,259 | #567 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 382 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 157 | 223 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elsternwick 3185 | Brighton 3186 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=ac88c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.elsternwickps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elsternwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 19.7).
- •Elsternwick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elsternwick Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 382.
- •Adass Israel School is a independent school while Elsternwick 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 Adass Israel School better than Elsternwick Primary School?
On the Success Index, Elsternwick Primary School ranks higher (74.6 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 Elsternwick Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elsternwick and Brighton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Adass Israel School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elsternwick Primary School has 15.2.
How do Adass Israel School and Elsternwick Primary School rank in VIC?
Adass Israel School is 238th of 239 and Elsternwick Primary School is 270th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.