Elwood Primary School vs Fyans Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elwood Primary School
Elwood · Government primary · Prep-6
618 students · ICSEA 1131
Fyans Park Primary School
Newtown · Government primary · Prep-6
405 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Elwood Primary School Elwood VIC | Fyans Park Primary School Newtown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #353 of 1,290 | #106 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 4,908 | #185 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 618 | 405 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 321 | 206 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elwood 3184 | Newtown 3220 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elwoodprimary.vic.edu.au | www.fyansparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fyans Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 72.0).
- •Fyans Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Elwood Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 405.
- •Fyans Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -18%).
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 Elwood Primary School better than Fyans Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fyans Park Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 72.0 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 Elwood Primary School and Fyans Park Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Elwood and Newtown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elwood Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fyans Park Primary School has 13.0.
How do Elwood Primary School and Fyans Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Elwood Primary School is 353rd of 1,290 and Fyans Park Primary School is 106th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.