Coatesville Primary School vs Valkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Valkstone Primary School
Bentleigh East · Government primary · Prep-6
668 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Coatesville Primary School Bentleigh East VIC | Valkstone Primary School Bentleigh East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 1,290 | #105 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #119 of 4,908 | #183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 795 | 668 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 401 | 308 / 360 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.4 | 43.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh East 3165 | Bentleigh East 3165 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.coatesps.vic.edu.au | www.valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coatesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.6 vs 80.2).
- •Valkstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coatesville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Coatesville Primary School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 668.
- •Coatesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
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 Valkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coatesville Primary School ranks higher (81.6 vs 80.2 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 Coatesville Primary School and Valkstone Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bentleigh East and Bentleigh East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coatesville Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Valkstone Primary School has 15.5.
How do Coatesville Primary School and Valkstone Primary School rank in VIC?
Coatesville Primary School is 75th of 1,290 and Valkstone Primary School is 105th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.