Eastwood Primary School vs Tinternvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Tinternvale Primary School
Ringwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Eastwood Primary School Ringwood East VIC | Tinternvale Primary School Ringwood East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 1,290 | #447 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #245 of 4,908 | #1156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 555 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 276 / 279 | 177 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood East 3135 | Ringwood East 3135 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.eastwood.vic.edu.au | www.tinternvaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 68.5).
- •Eastwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastwood Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 328.
- •Eastwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
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 Tinternvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eastwood Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 68.5 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 Tinternvale Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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 Tinternvale Primary School has 12.4.
How do Eastwood Primary School and Tinternvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Eastwood Primary School is 136th of 1,290 and Tinternvale Primary School is 447th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.