Elsternwick Primary School vs Elwood College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elsternwick Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1147
Elwood College
Elwood · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Elsternwick Primary School Brighton VIC | Elwood College Elwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 1,290 | #103 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #567 of 4,908 | #279 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 463 | 804 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 240 | 344 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Elwood 3184 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Port Phillip |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elsternwickps.vic.edu.au | www.elwood.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elsternwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 70.4).
- •Elsternwick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elwood College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Elwood College is the larger school with 804 students compared with 463.
- •Elwood College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Elsternwick Primary School better than Elwood College?
On the Success Index, Elsternwick Primary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 70.4 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 Elsternwick Primary School and Elwood College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Elwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elsternwick Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elwood College has 12.2.
How do Elsternwick Primary School and Elwood College rank in VIC?
Elsternwick Primary School is 270th of 1,290 and Elwood College is 103rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.