Eltham High School vs Eltham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 469 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham High School
Eltham · Government high school · 7-12
1,326 students · ICSEA 1101
Eltham Primary School
Eltham · Government primary · Prep-6
253 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Eltham High School Eltham VIC | Eltham Primary School Eltham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 348 | #274 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #199 of 1,472 | #576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,326 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 627 / 699 | 123 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 244 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.8% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Eltham 3095 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au | www.elthamps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eltham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 73.3).
- •Eltham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eltham High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Eltham High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 253.
- •Eltham High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -29%).
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 Eltham High School better than Eltham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eltham Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 73.3 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 Eltham High School and Eltham Primary School?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Eltham and Eltham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eltham Primary School has 13.1.
How do Eltham High School and Eltham Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham High School is 82nd of 348 and Eltham Primary School is 274th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.