Armadale Primary School vs Toorak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Toorak Primary School
Toorak · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Armadale Primary School Armadale VIC | Toorak Primary School Toorak VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #202 of 1,290 | #241 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 4,908 | #493 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 123 | 244 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Armadale 3143 | Toorak 3142 |
| Council area | Stonnington | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.armadaleps.vic.edu.au | www.toorakps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Armadale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 75.6).
- •Armadale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Armadale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Toorak Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 254.
- •Toorak Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -26%).
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 Toorak Primary School?
On the Success Index, Armadale Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 75.6 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 Toorak Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Armadale and Toorak in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Armadale Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorak Primary School has 15.5.
How do Armadale Primary School and Toorak Primary School rank in VIC?
Armadale Primary School is 202nd of 1,290 and Toorak Primary School is 241st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.