Dederang Primary School vs Eildon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 130 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dederang Primary School
Dederang · Government primary · Prep-5
23 students · ICSEA 985
Eildon Primary School
Eildon · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Dederang Primary School Dederang VIC | Eildon Primary School Eildon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 11 | 9 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dederang 3691 | Eildon 3713 |
| Council area | Alpine | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dederang.vic.edu.au/ | www.eildonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dederang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 35.5).
- •Dederang Primary School is the larger school with 23 students compared with 16.
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 Dederang Primary School better than Eildon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dederang Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 35.5 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 Dederang Primary School and Eildon Primary School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Dederang and Eildon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dederang Primary School and Eildon Primary School rank in VIC?
Dederang Primary School is unranked and Eildon Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.