Amsleigh Park Primary School vs Lower Plenty Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amsleigh Park Primary School
Oakleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1093
Lower Plenty Primary School
Lower Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Amsleigh Park Primary School Oakleigh East VIC | Lower Plenty Primary School Lower Plenty VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 1,290 | #326 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #701 of 4,908 | #737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 345 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 184 | 30 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oakleigh East 3166 | Lower Plenty 3093 |
| Council area | Monash | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amsleigh.vic.edu.au/ | www.lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.3 vs 73.0).
- •Lower Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •Amsleigh Park Primary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 95.
- •Amsleigh Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Amsleigh Park Primary School better than Lower Plenty Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amsleigh Park Primary School and Lower Plenty Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Oakleigh East and Lower Plenty in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amsleigh Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lower Plenty Primary School has 11.0.
How do Amsleigh Park Primary School and Lower Plenty Primary School rank in VIC?
Amsleigh Park Primary School is 314th of 1,290 and Lower Plenty Primary School is 326th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.