Deepdene Primary School vs Laburnum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deepdene Primary School
Deepdene · Government primary · Prep-6
353 students · ICSEA 1159
Laburnum Primary School
Blackburn · Government primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Deepdene Primary School Deepdene VIC | Laburnum Primary School Blackburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,290 | #232 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 4,908 | #476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 353 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 184 | 290 / 329 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 38.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Blackburn 3130 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.laburnumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.3 vs 75.8).
- •Deepdene Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Laburnum Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 353.
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 Deepdene Primary School better than Laburnum 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 Deepdene Primary School and Laburnum Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Deepdene and Blackburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deepdene Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laburnum Primary School has 16.0.
How do Deepdene Primary School and Laburnum Primary School rank in VIC?
Deepdene Primary School is 245th of 1,290 and Laburnum Primary School is 232nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.