Coldstream Primary School vs Echuca Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 187 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coldstream Primary School
Coldstream · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 997
Echuca Primary School
Echuca · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Coldstream Primary School Coldstream VIC | Echuca Primary School Echuca VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #935 of 1,290 | #1015 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2913 of 4,908 | #3196 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 44 | 255 / 270 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 33.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Coldstream 3770 | Echuca 3564 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au | www.echucaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coldstream Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 43.3).
- •Coldstream Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.9).
- •Echuca Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 85.
- •Coldstream Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Coldstream Primary School better than Echuca Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coldstream Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 43.3 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 Coldstream Primary School and Echuca Primary School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Coldstream and Echuca in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coldstream Primary School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Echuca Primary School has 15.9.
How do Coldstream Primary School and Echuca Primary School rank in VIC?
Coldstream Primary School is 935th of 1,290 and Echuca Primary School is 1015th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.