Caulfield South Primary School vs Ormond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caulfield South Primary School
Caulfield South · Government primary · Prep-6
472 students · ICSEA 1164
Ormond Primary School
Ormond · Government primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Caulfield South Primary School Caulfield South VIC | Ormond Primary School Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 1,290 | #82 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #34 of 4,908 | #139 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 472 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 248 | 149 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Caulfield South 3162 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.caulfieldsthps.vic.edu.au | www.ormondps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caulfield South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.2 vs 81.2).
- •Caulfield South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ormond Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •Caulfield South Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 318.
- •Caulfield South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Caulfield South Primary School better than Ormond Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caulfield South Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.2 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 Caulfield South Primary School and Ormond Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caulfield South and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caulfield South Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormond Primary School has 13.4.
How do Caulfield South Primary School and Ormond Primary School rank in VIC?
Caulfield South Primary School is 23rd of 1,290 and Ormond Primary School is 82nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.