Eppalock Primary School vs Frankston Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 161 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eppalock Primary School
Axe Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 1043
Frankston Heights Primary School
Frankston · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Eppalock Primary School Axe Creek VIC | Frankston Heights Primary School Frankston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #504 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 211 / 247 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Axe Creek 3551 | Frankston 3199 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eppalockps.vic.edu.au/ | www.frankstonhts-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frankston Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 61.3).
- •Eppalock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.7).
- •Frankston Heights Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 49.
- •Frankston Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
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 Eppalock Primary School better than Frankston Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frankston Heights Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 61.3 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 Eppalock Primary School and Frankston Heights Primary School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Axe Creek and Frankston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eppalock Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frankston Heights Primary School has 13.7.
How do Eppalock Primary School and Frankston Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Eppalock Primary School is unranked and Frankston Heights Primary School is 504th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.