Fleetwood Primary School vs Heritage College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fleetwood Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 998
Heritage College
Narre Warren South · Independent combined · Prep-12
613 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Fleetwood Primary School Narre Warren VIC | Heritage College Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #824 of 1,290 | #94 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2509 of 4,908 | #317 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 309 | 613 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 145 | 304 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 61.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 32.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fleetwoodps.vic.edu.au/ | www.heritagecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Heritage College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 52.7).
- •Heritage College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.2).
- •Heritage College is the larger school with 613 students compared with 309.
- •Heritage College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 5%).
- •Fleetwood Primary School is a government school while Heritage 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 Fleetwood Primary School better than Heritage College?
On the Success Index, Heritage College ranks higher (67.4 vs 52.7 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 Fleetwood Primary School and Heritage College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fleetwood Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heritage College has 10.0.
How do Fleetwood Primary School and Heritage College rank in VIC?
Fleetwood Primary School is 824th of 1,290 and Heritage College is 94th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.