Eastwood Primary School vs Heathmont East 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
Heathmont East Primary School
Heathmont · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Heathmont East Primary School Heathmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #115 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 286 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 38.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 43% |
| 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.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.1 vs 79.6).
- •Heathmont East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Heathmont East Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 555.
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 Heathmont East 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 Eastwood Primary School and Heathmont East 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 Heathmont East Primary School has 14.7.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Heathmont East Primary School rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Heathmont East Primary School is 115th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.