Ashwood School vs Presbyterian Ladies' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood School
Ashwood · Government special · U
127 students · ICSEA 1058
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Burwood · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,530 students · ICSEA 1207
| Measure | Ashwood School Ashwood VIC | Presbyterian Ladies' College Burwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #2 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 127 | 1,530 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 78 | 1,529 / 1 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 202 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 35 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 24.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1207 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 80% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 199.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 128.7 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Burwood 3125 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ashwoodsch.vic.edu.au | www.plc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has the higher ICSEA (1207 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashwood School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 7.7).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 127.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -27%).
- •Ashwood School is a government school while Presbyterian Ladies' College is an independent 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 Ashwood School better than Presbyterian Ladies' College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashwood School and Presbyterian Ladies' College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashwood and Burwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwood School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Presbyterian Ladies' College has 7.7.
How do Ashwood School and Presbyterian Ladies' College rank in VIC?
Ashwood School is unranked and Presbyterian Ladies' College is 2nd of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.