Forest Street Primary School vs Meadow Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 97 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Street Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 919
Meadow Heights Primary School
Meadow Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
400 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Forest Street Primary School Wendouree VIC | Meadow Heights Primary School Meadow Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1262 of 1,290 | #1208 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4401 of 4,908 | #4010 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 232 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 127 | 191 / 209 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Meadow Heights 3048 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | foreststreetps.vic.edu.au/ | www.meadowheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meadow Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.4).
- •Forest Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Meadow Heights Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 232.
- •Meadow Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
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 Forest Street Primary School better than Meadow Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Meadow Heights Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.4 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 Forest Street Primary School and Meadow Heights Primary School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Meadow Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Street Primary School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meadow Heights Primary School has 13.8.
How do Forest Street Primary School and Meadow Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Forest Street Primary School is 1262nd of 1,290 and Meadow Heights Primary School is 1208th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.