Deepdene Primary School vs Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
Kew · Independent combined · Prep-12
200 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Deepdene Primary School Deepdene VIC | Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,290 | #46 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #506 of 4,908 | #113 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 353 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 184 | 90 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 20 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Deepdene 3103 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deepdeneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.preshil.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 75.3).
- •Deepdene Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 15.3).
- •Deepdene Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 200.
- •Deepdene Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
- •Deepdene Primary School is a government school while Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
On the Success Index, Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School ranks higher (80.0 vs 75.3 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 Deepdene Primary School and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Deepdene and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deepdene Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School has 6.7.
How do Deepdene Primary School and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School rank in VIC?
Deepdene Primary School is 245th of 1,290 and Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School is 46th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.