Chelsea Heights Primary School vs Patterson Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Heights Primary School
Chelsea Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
415 students · ICSEA 1059
Patterson Lakes Primary School
Patterson Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
521 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Chelsea Heights Primary School Chelsea Heights VIC | Patterson Lakes Primary School Patterson Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #526 of 1,290 | #580 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1444 of 4,908 | #1636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 415 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 208 | 262 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chelsea Heights 3196 | Patterson Lakes 3197 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chps.vic.edu.au | www.patterson-lakes-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.1 vs 63.1).
- •Patterson Lakes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Patterson Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 415.
- •Chelsea Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 Chelsea Heights Primary School better than Patterson Lakes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chelsea Heights Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.1 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 Chelsea Heights Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chelsea Heights and Patterson Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Heights Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patterson Lakes Primary School has 14.8.
How do Chelsea Heights Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School rank in VIC?
Chelsea Heights Primary School is 526th of 1,290 and Patterson Lakes Primary School is 580th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.