Cheltenham Primary School vs Le Page Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Le Page Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Cheltenham Primary School Cheltenham VIC | Le Page Primary School Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 1,290 | #129 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #487 of 4,908 | #230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 402 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 231 / 171 | 84 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cheltenham 3192 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au | www.lepage.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Le Page Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 75.6).
- •Cheltenham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Le Page Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Cheltenham Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 215.
- •Le Page Primary School has grown faster over five years (50% 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 Le Page Primary School?
On the Success Index, Le Page Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.6 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 Le Page Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Le Page Primary School has 10.2.
How do Cheltenham Primary School and Le Page Primary School rank in VIC?
Cheltenham Primary School is 237th of 1,290 and Le Page Primary School is 129th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.