Cheltenham Primary School vs Essendon North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1116
Essendon North Primary School
Essendon North · Government primary · Prep-6
629 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Cheltenham Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Essendon North Primary School Essendon North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 1,290 | #299 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #487 of 4,908 | #657 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 402 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 171 | 306 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Essendon North 3041 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au | www.enps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 73.7).
- •Cheltenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Essendon North Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 402.
- •Essendon North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -11%).
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 Primary School better than Essendon North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cheltenham Primary School ranks higher (75.6 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 Primary School and Essendon North Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Essendon North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Essendon North Primary School has 14.7.
How do Cheltenham Primary School and Essendon North Primary School rank in VIC?
Cheltenham Primary School is 237th of 1,290 and Essendon North Primary School is 299th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.