Elwood Primary School vs Orchard Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 15 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
Orchard Grove Primary School
Blackburn South · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Elwood Primary School Elwood VIC | Orchard Grove Primary School Blackburn South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #353 of 1,290 | #289 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 4,908 | #641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 618 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 321 | 281 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elwood 3184 | Blackburn South 3130 |
| Council area | Port Phillip | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.elwoodprimary.vic.edu.au | www.orchgveps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Orchard Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 72.0).
- •Elwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orchard Grove Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Elwood Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 592.
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 Orchard Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index, Orchard Grove Primary School ranks higher (73.9 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 Orchard Grove Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Elwood and Blackburn South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elwood Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Grove Primary School has 14.7.
How do Elwood Primary School and Orchard Grove Primary School rank in VIC?
Elwood Primary School is 353rd of 1,290 and Orchard Grove Primary School is 289th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.