Castlemaine North Primary School vs Eltham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1117
Eltham Primary School
Eltham · Government primary · Prep-6
253 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Castlemaine North Primary School Castlemaine VIC | Eltham Primary School Eltham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #276 of 1,290 | #274 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #585 of 4,908 | #576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 278 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 147 | 123 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castlemaine 3450 | Eltham 3095 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.castlemainenorthps.vic.edu.au | www.elthamps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.4 vs 74.5).
- •Eltham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Castlemaine North Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 253.
- •Castlemaine North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -29%).
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 Castlemaine North Primary School better than Eltham 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 Castlemaine North Primary School and Eltham Primary School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Castlemaine and Eltham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlemaine North Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eltham Primary School has 13.1.
How do Castlemaine North Primary School and Eltham Primary School rank in VIC?
Castlemaine North Primary School is 276th of 1,290 and Eltham Primary School is 274th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.