Fish Creek and District Primary School vs Foster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Fish Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 1024
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Fish Creek and District Primary School Fish Creek VIC | Foster Primary School Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #727 of 1,290 | #1073 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2166 of 4,908 | #3404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 114 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 55 | 73 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Fish Creek 3959 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fishyps.vic.edu.au | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 40.3).
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foster Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 114.
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -35%).
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 Fish Creek and District Primary School better than Foster Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fish Creek and District Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.3 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 Fish Creek and District Primary School and Foster Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fish Creek and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fish Creek and District Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foster Primary School has 10.7.
How do Fish Creek and District Primary School and Foster Primary School rank in VIC?
Fish Creek and District Primary School is 727th of 1,290 and Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.