Drysdale Primary School vs Leopold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drysdale Primary School
Drysdale · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1016
Leopold Primary School
Leopold · Government primary · Prep-6
873 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Drysdale Primary School Drysdale VIC | Leopold Primary School Leopold VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #833 of 1,290 | #830 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2546 of 4,908 | #2535 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 873 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 207 | 425 / 448 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Drysdale 3222 | Leopold 3224 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.drysdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.leopold.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.1 vs 52.3).
- •Drysdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Leopold Primary School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 388.
- •Leopold Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -19%).
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 Drysdale Primary School better than Leopold 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 Drysdale Primary School and Leopold Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Drysdale and Leopold in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drysdale Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leopold Primary School has 14.6.
How do Drysdale Primary School and Leopold Primary School rank in VIC?
Drysdale Primary School is 833rd of 1,290 and Leopold Primary School is 830th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.