Chiltern Primary School vs Upper Plenty Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 198 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
Upper Plenty Primary School
Upper Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Chiltern Primary School Chiltern VIC | Upper Plenty Primary School Upper Plenty VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1061 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3369 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 202 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 43 | 100 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Chiltern 3683 | Upper Plenty 3756 |
| Council area | Indigo | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chilternps.vic.edu.au | www.upper-plenty-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chiltern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 40.8).
- •Upper Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Upper Plenty Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 71.
- •Chiltern Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 2%).
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 Upper Plenty Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chiltern Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 40.8 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 Chiltern Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Chiltern and Upper Plenty in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chiltern Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Plenty Primary School has 12.7.
How do Chiltern Primary School and Upper Plenty Primary School rank in VIC?
Chiltern Primary School is unranked and Upper Plenty Primary School is 1061st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.