Cheshire School vs Pinewood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheshire School
Glen Waverley · Independent special · 1-6
22 students · ICSEA 1052
Pinewood Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
947 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Cheshire School Glen Waverley VIC | Pinewood Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #96 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #162 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 1-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 22 | 947 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 19 | 426 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 60.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glen Waverley 3150 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bestchance.org.au/cheshire-school/ | www.pinewood-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheshire School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.7).
- •Pinewood Primary School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 22.
- •Pinewood Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -4%).
- •Cheshire School is a independent school while Pinewood Primary School is a government 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 Cheshire School better than Pinewood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheshire School and Pinewood Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheshire School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pinewood Primary School has 15.7.
How do Cheshire School and Pinewood Primary School rank in VIC?
Cheshire School is unranked and Pinewood Primary School is 96th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.