Ardeer South Primary School vs Sunshine College
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.
Ardeer South Primary School
Sunshine West · Government primary · Prep-6
139 students · ICSEA 979
Sunshine College
Sunshine West · Government high school · 7-12
1,217 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Ardeer South Primary School Sunshine West VIC | Sunshine College Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1118 of 1,290 | #260 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3587 of 4,908 | #906 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 139 | 1,217 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 74 | 461 / 756 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 120.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardeersthps.vic.edu.au | www.sunshine.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine College scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 37.7).
- •Ardeer South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.1).
- •Sunshine College is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 139.
- •Sunshine College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -37%).
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 Ardeer South Primary School better than Sunshine College?
On the Success Index, Sunshine College ranks higher (42.0 vs 37.7 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 Ardeer South Primary School and Sunshine College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardeer South Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine College has 10.1.
How do Ardeer South Primary School and Sunshine College rank in VIC?
Ardeer South Primary School is 1118th of 1,290 and Sunshine College is 260th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.