Frank Dando Sports Academy vs Parkhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 477 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Dando Sports Academy
Ashwood · Independent special · 6-10
36 students · ICSEA 1023
Parkhill Primary School
Ashwood · Government primary · Prep-6
188 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Frank Dando Sports Academy Ashwood VIC | Parkhill Primary School Ashwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #443 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 6-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 36 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 36 | 84 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashwood 3147 | Ashwood 3147 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fdsa.vic.edu.au/ | www.parkhillps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parkhill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 15.3).
- •Parkhill Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 36.
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy has grown faster over five years (33% vs -32%).
- •Frank Dando Sports Academy is a independent school while Parkhill Primary School is a government 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Carnegie
Frequently asked questions
Is Frank Dando Sports Academy better than Parkhill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frank Dando Sports Academy and Parkhill Primary School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Ashwood and Ashwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frank Dando Sports Academy has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkhill Primary School has 15.3.
How do Frank Dando Sports Academy and Parkhill Primary School rank in VIC?
Frank Dando Sports Academy is unranked and Parkhill Primary School is 443rd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.