Eltham Primary School vs Footscray West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham Primary School
Eltham · Government primary · Prep-6
253 students · ICSEA 1117
Footscray West Primary School
West Footscray · Government primary · Prep-6
672 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Eltham Primary School Eltham VIC | Footscray West Primary School West Footscray VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #274 of 1,290 | #249 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 4,908 | #517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 253 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 130 | 315 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 43.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | West Footscray 3012 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamps.vic.edu.au | www.fwps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.5 vs 75.2).
- •Eltham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Footscray West Primary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 253.
- •Footscray West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Primary School better than Footscray West Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eltham Primary School and Footscray West Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Eltham and West Footscray in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Footscray West Primary School has 15.6.
How do Eltham Primary School and Footscray West Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham Primary School is 274th of 1,290 and Footscray West Primary School is 249th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.