Chelsea Primary School vs Patterson Lakes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Primary School
Chelsea · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1075
Patterson Lakes Primary School
Patterson Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
521 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Chelsea Primary School Chelsea VIC | Patterson Lakes Primary School Patterson Lakes VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #179 of 1,290 | #580 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #341 of 4,908 | #1636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 360 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 173 | 262 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chelsea 3196 | Patterson Lakes 3197 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chelseaps.vic.edu.au | www.patterson-lakes-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 63.1).
- •Chelsea Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chelsea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Patterson Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 360.
- •Chelsea Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% 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 Primary School better than Patterson Lakes Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chelsea Primary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Patterson Lakes in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chelsea Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Patterson Lakes Primary School has 14.8.
How do Chelsea Primary School and Patterson Lakes Primary School rank in VIC?
Chelsea Primary School is 179th of 1,290 and Patterson Lakes Primary School is 580th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.