Eltham Primary School vs Spotswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 26 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
Spotswood Primary School
Spotswood · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Eltham Primary School Eltham VIC | Spotswood Primary School Spotswood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #274 of 1,290 | #123 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #576 of 4,908 | #219 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 253 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 130 | 129 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eltham 3095 | Spotswood 3015 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elthamps.vic.edu.au | www.spotswoodps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spotswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 74.5).
- •Eltham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Spotswood Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 253.
- •Spotswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Spotswood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spotswood Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 74.5 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 Primary School and Spotswood Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Eltham and Spotswood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eltham Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spotswood Primary School has 14.3.
How do Eltham Primary School and Spotswood Primary School rank in VIC?
Eltham Primary School is 274th of 1,290 and Spotswood Primary School is 123rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.