Cheltenham East Primary School vs Our Lady of the Assumption School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 758 m 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
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Cheltenham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Cheltenham East Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Our Lady of the Assumption School Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 1,290 | #300 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #423 of 4,908 | #659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 392 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 198 | 137 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhameast.vic.edu.au | www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (76.6 vs 73.7).
- •Cheltenham East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1107), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Assumption School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Cheltenham East Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 257.
- •Cheltenham East Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of the Assumption School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Assumption School?
On the Success Index, Cheltenham East Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.7 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School?
About 758 m 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 Our Lady of the Assumption School has 14.0.
How do Cheltenham East Primary School and Our Lady of the Assumption School rank in VIC?
Cheltenham East Primary School is 210th of 1,290 and Our Lady of the Assumption School is 300th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.