Eastwood Primary School vs Ringwood Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
Ringwood Secondary College
Ringwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,516 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Ringwood Secondary College Ringwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #136 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #413 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 555 | 1,516 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 757 / 759 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 245 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 242 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 120.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 52.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood East 3135 | Ringwood 3134 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastwood.vic.edu.au | www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 64.4).
- •Eastwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ringwood Secondary College is the larger school with 1,516 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 Ringwood Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Eastwood Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 64.4 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 Ringwood Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ringwood East and Ringwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Ringwood Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Ringwood Secondary College is 136th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.