Eastwood Primary School vs Great Ryrie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Primary School
Ringwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
555 students · ICSEA 1092
Great Ryrie Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
566 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Great Ryrie Primary School Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #345 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 289 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood East 3135 | Heathmont 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastwood.vic.edu.au | www.greatryrieps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 72.3).
- •Eastwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Great Ryrie Primary School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 555.
- •Great Ryrie Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
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 Eastwood Primary School better than Great Ryrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eastwood Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 72.3 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 Eastwood Primary School and Great Ryrie Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ringwood East and Heathmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Great Ryrie Primary School has 15.9.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Great Ryrie Primary School rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Great Ryrie Primary School is 345th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.