Eppalock Primary School vs Strathfieldsaye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.2 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
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Strathfieldsaye · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Eppalock Primary School Axe Creek VIC | Strathfieldsaye Primary School Strathfieldsaye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #687 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 252 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Axe Creek 3551 | Strathfieldsaye 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eppalockps.vic.edu.au/ | www.strathps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eppalock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 58.7).
- •Eppalock Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eppalock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.0).
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 49.
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eppalock Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 58.7 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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Axe Creek and Strathfieldsaye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eppalock Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfieldsaye Primary School has 14.0.
How do Eppalock Primary School and Strathfieldsaye Primary School rank in VIC?
Eppalock Primary School is unranked and Strathfieldsaye Primary School is 687th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.