Eastwood Primary School vs Tintern Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 371 m 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
Tintern Grammar
Ringwood East · Independent combined · Prep-12
985 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Tintern Grammar Ringwood East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #36 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #88 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 555 | 985 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 500 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 94 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 18.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 107.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 67.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ringwood East 3135 | Ringwood East 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastwood.vic.edu.au | www.tintern.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tintern Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 79.1).
- •Tintern Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1154 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tintern Grammar has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.7).
- •Tintern Grammar is the larger school with 985 students compared with 555.
- •Tintern Grammar has grown faster over five years (26% vs -4%).
- •Eastwood Primary School is a government school while Tintern Grammar is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Tintern Grammar?
On the Success Index, Tintern Grammar ranks higher (81.0 vs 79.1 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 Tintern Grammar?
About 371 m in a straight line, between Ringwood East and Ringwood East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tintern Grammar has 9.1.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Tintern Grammar rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Tintern Grammar is 36th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.