Ellinbank Primary School vs Lardner and District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Lardner and District Primary School
Lardner · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Ellinbank Primary School Ellinbank VIC | Lardner and District Primary School Lardner VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 26 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 13 | 36 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ellinbank 3821 | Lardner 3821 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ellinbank-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=e4ccb812-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Lardner and District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 45.9).
- •Lardner and District Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellinbank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 10.1).
- •Lardner and District Primary School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 26.
- •Lardner and District Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 24%).
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 Lardner and District Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lardner and District Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 45.9 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 Lardner and District Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Ellinbank and Lardner in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellinbank Primary School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lardner and District Primary School has 10.1.
How do Ellinbank Primary School and Lardner and District Primary School rank in VIC?
Ellinbank Primary School is unranked and Lardner and District Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.