Gardenvale Primary School vs Ormond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gardenvale Primary School
Brighton East · Government primary · Prep-6
617 students · ICSEA 1164
Ormond Primary School
Ormond · Government primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Gardenvale Primary School Brighton East VIC | Ormond Primary School Ormond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 1,290 | #82 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #425 of 4,908 | #139 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 617 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 302 | 149 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.9 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton East 3187 | Ormond 3204 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Glen Eira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gardenvaleps.vic.edu.au | www.ormondps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ormond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 76.6).
- •Gardenvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ormond Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Gardenvale Primary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 318.
- •Gardenvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -23%).
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 Gardenvale Primary School better than Ormond Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ormond Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 76.6 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 Gardenvale Primary School and Ormond Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brighton East and Ormond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gardenvale Primary School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormond Primary School has 13.4.
How do Gardenvale Primary School and Ormond Primary School rank in VIC?
Gardenvale Primary School is 212th of 1,290 and Ormond Primary School is 82nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.