Clarinda Primary School vs South Oakleigh College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarinda Primary School
Clarinda · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 1082
South Oakleigh College
Oakleigh South · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Clarinda Primary School Clarinda VIC | South Oakleigh College Oakleigh South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,290 | #67 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #713 of 4,908 | #149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 334 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 158 | 436 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 81.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clarinda 3169 | Oakleigh South 3167 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarindaps.vic.edu.au | www.sosc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •South Oakleigh College scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 73.2).
- •Clarinda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Oakleigh College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •South Oakleigh College is the larger school with 950 students compared with 334.
- •South Oakleigh College has grown faster over five years (62% vs -9%).
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 Clarinda Primary School better than South Oakleigh College?
On the Success Index, South Oakleigh College ranks higher (75.7 vs 73.2 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 Clarinda Primary School and South Oakleigh College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Oakleigh South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarinda Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Oakleigh College has 11.7.
How do Clarinda Primary School and South Oakleigh College rank in VIC?
Clarinda Primary School is 318th of 1,290 and South Oakleigh College is 67th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.