Canterbury Primary School vs Surrey Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Primary School
Canterbury · Government primary · Prep-6
639 students · ICSEA 1192
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Canterbury Primary School Canterbury VIC | Surrey Hills Primary School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 1,290 | #197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #15 of 4,908 | #381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 639 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 338 | 171 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1192 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 3126 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canterburyps.vic.edu.au | www.surreyhillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (87.6 vs 77.3).
- •Canterbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1192 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Canterbury Primary School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 358.
- •Canterbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -17%).
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 Canterbury Primary School better than Surrey Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Primary School ranks higher (87.6 vs 77.3 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 Canterbury Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Hills Primary School has 16.5.
How do Canterbury Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Canterbury Primary School is 10th of 1,290 and Surrey Hills Primary School is 197th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.