Eltham North Primary School vs Preston South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham North Primary School
Eltham North · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 1127
Preston South Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
397 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Eltham North Primary School Eltham North VIC | Preston South Primary School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 1,290 | #6 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #648 of 4,908 | #9 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 475 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 243 | 202 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eltham North 3095 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.prestonsouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Preston South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (88.7 vs 73.8).
- •Preston South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Eltham North Primary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 397.
- •Preston South Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -21%).
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 North Primary School better than Preston South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Preston South Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 73.8 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 North Primary School and Preston South Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Eltham North and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham North Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preston South Primary School has 12.9.
How do Eltham North Primary School and Preston South Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham North Primary School is 295th of 1,290 and Preston South Primary School is 6th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.