Drysdale Primary School vs Portarlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.4 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
Portarlington Primary School
Portarlington · Government primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Drysdale Primary School Drysdale VIC | Portarlington Primary School Portarlington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #833 of 1,290 | #884 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2546 of 4,908 | #2724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 207 | 63 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Drysdale 3222 | Portarlington 3223 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.drysdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.portps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Drysdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 49.6).
- •Drysdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drysdale Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 150.
- •Drysdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -40%).
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 Portarlington Primary School?
On the Success Index, Drysdale Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 49.6 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 Drysdale Primary School and Portarlington Primary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Drysdale and Portarlington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drysdale Primary School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portarlington Primary School has 12.9.
How do Drysdale Primary School and Portarlington Primary School rank in VIC?
Drysdale Primary School is 833rd of 1,290 and Portarlington Primary School is 884th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.