Dederang Primary School vs Foster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 254 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
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Dederang Primary School Dederang VIC | Foster Primary School Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1073 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 11 | 73 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 6.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dederang 3691 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | Alpine | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dederang.vic.edu.au/ | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dederang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 40.3).
- •Dederang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 10.7).
- •Foster Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 23.
- •Dederang Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -35%).
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 Foster Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dederang Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 40.3 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 Dederang Primary School and Foster Primary School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Dederang and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dederang Primary School has 6.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foster Primary School has 10.7.
How do Dederang Primary School and Foster Primary School rank in VIC?
Dederang Primary School is unranked and Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.