Dederang Primary School vs Ellinbank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 219 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
Ellinbank Primary School
Ellinbank · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Dederang Primary School Dederang VIC | Ellinbank Primary School Ellinbank VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 11 | 13 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dederang 3691 | Ellinbank 3821 |
| Council area | Alpine | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dederang.vic.edu.au/ | www.ellinbank-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.5 vs 45.9).
- •Ellinbank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 6.1).
- •Ellinbank Primary School is the larger school with 26 students compared with 23.
- •Ellinbank Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 10%).
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 Ellinbank Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dederang Primary School and Ellinbank Primary School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Dederang and Ellinbank in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dederang Primary School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellinbank Primary School has 4.8.
How do Dederang Primary School and Ellinbank Primary School rank in VIC?
Dederang Primary School is unranked and Ellinbank Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.