Eppalock Primary School vs Victory Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.3 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
Victory Christian College
Strathdale · Independent combined · Prep-12
900 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Eppalock Primary School Axe Creek VIC | Victory Christian College Strathdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #107 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #373 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 49 | 900 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 36 | 466 / 434 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 40.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Axe Creek 3551 | Strathdale 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eppalockps.vic.edu.au/ | www.vcc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Victory Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 61.3).
- •Victory Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eppalock Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.4).
- •Victory Christian College is the larger school with 900 students compared with 49.
- •Victory Christian College has grown faster over five years (53% vs -16%).
- •Eppalock Primary School is a government school while Victory Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Victory Christian College?
On the Success Index, Victory Christian College ranks higher (64.8 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 Victory Christian College?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Axe Creek and Strathdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eppalock Primary School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victory Christian College has 13.4.
How do Eppalock Primary School and Victory Christian College rank in VIC?
Eppalock Primary School is unranked and Victory Christian College is 107th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.