Cheltenham East Primary School vs Cheltenham Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham East Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
392 students · ICSEA 1122
Cheltenham Secondary College
Cheltenham · Government high school · 7-12
759 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Cheltenham East Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Cheltenham Secondary College Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 1,290 | #143 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 4,908 | #450 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 392 | 759 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 198 | 303 / 456 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 62.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhameast.vic.edu.au | www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 62.5).
- •Cheltenham East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheltenham Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Cheltenham Secondary College is the larger school with 759 students compared with 392.
- •Cheltenham East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -18%).
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 Cheltenham East Primary School better than Cheltenham Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cheltenham East Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 62.5 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 Cheltenham East Primary School and Cheltenham Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham East Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cheltenham Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Cheltenham East Primary School and Cheltenham Secondary College rank in VIC?
Cheltenham East Primary School is 210th of 1,290 and Cheltenham Secondary College is 143rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.