Coatesville Primary School vs South Oakleigh College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coatesville Primary School
Bentleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
795 students · ICSEA 1136
South Oakleigh College
Oakleigh South · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Coatesville Primary School Bentleigh East VIC | South Oakleigh College Oakleigh South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 1,290 | #67 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #119 of 4,908 | #149 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 795 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 401 | 436 / 514 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | – |
| 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 | -2% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 81.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Oakleigh South 3167 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coatesps.vic.edu.au | www.sosc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coatesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 75.7).
- •Coatesville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Oakleigh College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •South Oakleigh College is the larger school with 950 students compared with 795.
- •South Oakleigh College has grown faster over five years (62% 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 Coatesville Primary School better than South Oakleigh College?
On the Success Index, Coatesville Primary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 75.7 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 Coatesville Primary School and South Oakleigh College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Oakleigh South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coatesville Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Oakleigh College has 11.7.
How do Coatesville Primary School and South Oakleigh College rank in VIC?
Coatesville Primary School is 75th of 1,290 and South Oakleigh College is 67th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.