Blackburn Primary School vs Old Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1141
Old Orchard Primary School
Blackburn North · Government primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Blackburn Primary School Blackburn VIC | Old Orchard Primary School Blackburn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 1,290 | #328 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 4,908 | #740 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 222 | 223 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Blackburn North 3130 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnps.vic.edu.au | www.oldorchardps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 73.0).
- •Blackburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackburn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Old Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 440.
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 Blackburn Primary School better than Old Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blackburn Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 73.0 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 Blackburn Primary School and Old Orchard Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Old Orchard Primary School has 16.5.
How do Blackburn Primary School and Old Orchard Primary School rank in VIC?
Blackburn Primary School is 149th of 1,290 and Old Orchard Primary School is 328th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.