Aspendale Gardens Primary School vs Edithvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Aspendale Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1095
Edithvale Primary School
Edithvale · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Aspendale Gardens Primary School Aspendale Gardens VIC | Edithvale Primary School Edithvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,290 | #94 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1029 of 4,908 | #158 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 247 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.6 | 37.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Aspendale Gardens 3195 | Edithvale 3196 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agps.vic.edu.au | www.edithvaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edithvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 69.8).
- •Edithvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edithvale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Aspendale Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 525.
- •Edithvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -14%).
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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School better than Edithvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Edithvale Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 69.8 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 Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Edithvale Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aspendale Gardens and Edithvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edithvale Primary School has 14.1.
How do Aspendale Gardens Primary School and Edithvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Aspendale Gardens Primary School is 410th of 1,290 and Edithvale Primary School is 94th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.