Ellinbank Primary School vs Foster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellinbank Primary School
Ellinbank · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 985
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Ellinbank Primary School Ellinbank VIC | Foster Primary School Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1073 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 26 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 13 | 73 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ellinbank 3821 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ellinbank-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ellinbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 40.3).
- •Ellinbank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 10.7).
- •Foster Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 26.
- •Ellinbank Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -35%).
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 Ellinbank Primary School better than Foster Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ellinbank Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 40.3 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 Ellinbank Primary School and Foster Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Ellinbank and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellinbank Primary School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foster Primary School has 10.7.
How do Ellinbank Primary School and Foster Primary School rank in VIC?
Ellinbank Primary School is unranked and Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.