Foster Primary School vs Toora 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.
Foster Primary School
Foster · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 985
Toora Primary School
Toora · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Foster Primary School Foster VIC | Toora Primary School Toora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1073 of 1,290 | #1194 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3404 of 4,908 | #3921 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 62 | 45 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +110% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Foster 3960 | Toora 3962 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fosterps.vic.edu.au | www.tooraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Foster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 33.0).
- •Foster Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toora Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Foster Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 105.
- •Toora Primary School has grown faster over five years (110% 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 Toora Primary School?
On the Success Index, Foster Primary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 33.0 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 Toora Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Foster and Toora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Foster Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toora Primary School has 9.5.
How do Foster Primary School and Toora Primary School rank in VIC?
Foster Primary School is 1073rd of 1,290 and Toora Primary School is 1194th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.