Foster Primary School vs Foster Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 739 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
Foster Secondary College
Foster · Government high school · 7-12
260 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Foster Primary School Foster VIC | Foster Secondary College Foster VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1073 of 1,290 | #185 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3404 of 4,908 | #618 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 135 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 62 | 128 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 53 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Foster 3960 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au | fsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Foster Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 40.3).
- •Foster Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Foster Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Foster Secondary College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 135.
- •Foster Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Foster Primary School better than Foster Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Foster Secondary College ranks higher (55.3 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 Foster Primary School and Foster Secondary College?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Foster and Foster in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foster Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Foster Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Foster Primary School and Foster Secondary College rank in VIC?
Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 and Foster Secondary College is 185th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.