Epping Primary School vs Penshurst Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 977
Penshurst Primary School
Penshurst · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Epping Primary School Epping VIC | Penshurst Primary School Penshurst VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1016 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3197 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 319 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 176 | 4 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 0.2 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Penshurst 3289 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.eppingps.vic.edu.au | www.pens.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Epping Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 31.5).
- •Epping Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 15.
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 Epping Primary School better than Penshurst Primary School?
On the Success Index, Epping Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 31.5 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 Epping Primary School and Penshurst Primary School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Epping and Penshurst in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Epping Primary School and Penshurst Primary School rank in VIC?
Epping Primary School is 1016th of 1,290 and Penshurst Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.