Aurora School vs Orchard Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 374 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora School
Blackburn South · Government special · U
270 students · ICSEA 1038
Orchard Grove Primary School
Blackburn South · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Aurora School Blackburn South VIC | Orchard Grove Primary School Blackburn South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #289 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 270 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 148 | 281 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn South 3130 | Blackburn South 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au | www.orchgveps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aurora School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Orchard Grove Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 270.
- •Aurora School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Aurora School better than Orchard Grove Primary School?
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 Aurora School and Orchard Grove Primary School?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Blackburn South and Blackburn South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aurora School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Grove Primary School has 14.7.
How do Aurora School and Orchard Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Aurora School is unranked and Orchard Grove Primary School is 289th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.