Exford Primary School vs Staughton College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exford Primary School
Exford · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1003
Staughton College
Melton South · Government high school · 7-12
1,705 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Exford Primary School Exford VIC | Staughton College Melton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1117 of 1,290 | #319 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3581 of 4,908 | #1167 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 326 | 1,705 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 167 | 861 / 844 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 317 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 209 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 112.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 64.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Exford 3338 | Melton South 3338 |
| Council area | Melton | Melton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.exfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Exford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 30.5).
- •Exford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Staughton College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 326.
- •Staughton College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -30%).
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 Exford Primary School better than Staughton College?
On the Success Index, Exford Primary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 30.5 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 Exford Primary School and Staughton College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Exford and Melton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exford Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staughton College has 15.2.
How do Exford Primary School and Staughton College rank in VIC?
Exford Primary School is 1117th of 1,290 and Staughton College is 319th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.