Ashwood High School vs Essex Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood High School
Ashwood · Government high school · 7-12
989 students · ICSEA 1093
Essex Heights Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Ashwood High School Ashwood VIC | Essex Heights Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 348 | #52 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #67 of 1,472 | #82 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 989 | 617 |
| Girls / boys | 408 / 581 | 302 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | – | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +74% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.1 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashwood.vic.edu.au | www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Essex Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 80.1).
- •Essex Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Ashwood High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 617.
- •Ashwood High School has grown faster over five years (74% vs 9%).
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 Ashwood High School better than Essex Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Essex Heights Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 80.1 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 Ashwood High School and Essex Heights Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwood High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Essex Heights Primary School has 14.3.
How do Ashwood High School and Essex Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Ashwood High School is 30th of 348 and Essex Heights Primary School is 52nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.