Apsley Primary School vs Springvale Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 375 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Apsley Primary School
Apsley · Government primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 929
Springvale Rise Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
451 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Apsley Primary School Apsley VIC | Springvale Rise Primary School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1111 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3567 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 15 | 221 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 44.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Apsley 3319 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | West Wimmera | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=c989c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.springvaleriseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Springvale Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.1 vs 30.7).
- •Apsley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 10.1).
- •Springvale Rise Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 25.
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 Apsley Primary School better than Springvale Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, Springvale Rise Primary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 30.7 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 Apsley Primary School and Springvale Rise Primary School?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Apsley and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Apsley Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springvale Rise Primary School has 10.1.
How do Apsley Primary School and Springvale Rise Primary School rank in VIC?
Apsley Primary School is unranked and Springvale Rise Primary School is 1111th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.