Eppalock Primary School vs Oatlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 153 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
Oatlands Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
1,003 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Eppalock Primary School Axe Creek VIC | Oatlands Primary School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #831 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2542 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 1,003 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 490 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Axe Creek 3551 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Casey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eppalockps.vic.edu.au/ | www.oatlandsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eppalock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 52.2).
- •Eppalock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 15.7).
- •Oatlands Primary School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 49.
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 Oatlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eppalock Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 52.2 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 Oatlands Primary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Axe Creek and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eppalock Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oatlands Primary School has 15.7.
How do Eppalock Primary School and Oatlands Primary School rank in VIC?
Eppalock Primary School is unranked and Oatlands Primary School is 831st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.