Eaglehawk Secondary College vs Epsom Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk · Government high school · 7-10
561 students · ICSEA 922
Epsom Primary School
Epsom · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC | Epsom Primary School Epsom VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #335 of 348 | #987 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1286 of 1,472 | #3089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 561 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 225 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.4 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Epsom 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.epsomps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Epsom Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 25.7).
- •Epsom Primary School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.6).
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 425.
- •Epsom Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -15%).
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 Eaglehawk Secondary College better than Epsom Primary School?
On the Success Index, Epsom Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 25.7 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 Eaglehawk Secondary College and Epsom Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Epsom in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Epsom Primary School has 13.6.
How do Eaglehawk Secondary College and Epsom Primary School rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 and Epsom Primary School is 987th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.