Chiltern Primary School vs Meredith Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 293 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 987
Meredith Primary School
Meredith · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Chiltern Primary School Chiltern VIC | Meredith Primary School Meredith VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 43 | 37 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Chiltern 3683 | Meredith 3333 |
| Council area | Indigo | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chilternps.vic.edu.au | www.meredithps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.0 vs 44.3).
- •Meredith Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Meredith Primary School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 71.
- •Chiltern Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 6%).
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 Chiltern Primary School better than Meredith 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 Chiltern Primary School and Meredith Primary School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Chiltern and Meredith in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chiltern Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meredith Primary School has 9.6.
How do Chiltern Primary School and Meredith Primary School rank in VIC?
Chiltern Primary School is unranked and Meredith Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.