Burwood Heights Primary School vs Vermont South Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Heights Primary School
Burwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1107
Vermont South Special School
Vermont South · Government special · U
140 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Burwood Heights Primary School Burwood East VIC | Vermont South Special School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 442 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 219 | 41 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Burwood East 3151 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au | www.vermont-south-ss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burwood Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vermont South Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 14.8).
- •Burwood Heights Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 140.
- •Burwood Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -1%).
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 Burwood Heights Primary School better than Vermont South Special 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 Burwood Heights Primary School and Vermont South Special School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burwood East and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Heights Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vermont South Special School has 4.9.
How do Burwood Heights Primary School and Vermont South Special School rank in VIC?
Burwood Heights Primary School is 118th of 1,290 and Vermont South Special School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.