Edenbrook Secondary College vs Pakenham Lakeside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edenbrook Secondary College
Pakenham · Government high school · 7-11
614 students · ICSEA 1002
Pakenham Lakeside Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
704 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Edenbrook Secondary College Pakenham VIC | Pakenham Lakeside Primary School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 348 | #988 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #894 of 1,472 | #3091 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 614 | 704 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 299 | 360 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 11.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 48.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pakenham 3810 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edenbrooksc.vic.edu.au | www.plps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pakenham Lakeside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 42.6).
- •Pakenham Lakeside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edenbrook Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Pakenham Lakeside Primary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 614.
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 Edenbrook Secondary College better than Pakenham Lakeside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pakenham Lakeside Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 42.6 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 Edenbrook Secondary College and Pakenham Lakeside Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pakenham and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edenbrook Secondary College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pakenham Lakeside Primary School has 14.5.
How do Edenbrook Secondary College and Pakenham Lakeside Primary School rank in VIC?
Edenbrook Secondary College is 255th of 348 and Pakenham Lakeside Primary School is 988th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.