Chatham Primary School vs Surrey Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 1147
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Chatham Primary School Surrey Hills VIC | Surrey Hills Primary School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #293 of 1,290 | #197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #646 of 4,908 | #381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 241 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 171 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Surrey Hills 3127 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chathamps.vic.edu.au | www.surreyhillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Surrey Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 73.8).
- •Surrey Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Surrey Hills Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 241.
- •Surrey Hills Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 Chatham Primary School better than Surrey Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Surrey Hills Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 73.8 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 Chatham Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Surrey Hills and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatham Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Hills Primary School has 16.5.
How do Chatham Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Chatham Primary School is 293rd of 1,290 and Surrey Hills Primary School is 197th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.