Armadale Primary School vs De La Salle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Primary School
Armadale · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1156
De La Salle College
Malvern · Catholic combined · 6-12
890 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Armadale Primary School Armadale VIC | De La Salle College Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,290 | #69 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 4,908 | #196 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 6-12 |
| Students | 254 | 890 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 123 | 0 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.armadaleps.vic.edu.au | www.delasalle.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Armadale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 73.9).
- •Armadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.8).
- •De La Salle College is the larger school with 890 students compared with 254.
- •De La Salle College has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -26%).
- •Armadale Primary School is a government school while De La Salle College is a catholic 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 Armadale Primary School better than De La Salle College?
On the Success Index, Armadale Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.9 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 Armadale Primary School and De La Salle College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and De La Salle College has 10.4.
How do Armadale Primary School and De La Salle College rank in VIC?
Armadale Primary School is 202nd of 1,290 and De La Salle College is 69th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.