Gladstone Park Primary School vs Westmeadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Park Primary School
Gladstone Park · Government primary · Prep-6
408 students · ICSEA 1011
Westmeadows Primary School
Westmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Gladstone Park Primary School Gladstone Park VIC | Westmeadows Primary School Westmeadows VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #767 of 1,290 | #1028 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2294 of 4,908 | #3233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 408 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 223 | 229 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gladstone Park 3043 | Westmeadows 3049 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gladstoneparkps.vic.edu.au | www.westmeadows.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 42.9).
- •Gladstone Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westmeadows Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 408.
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 Gladstone Park Primary School better than Westmeadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone Park Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 42.9 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 Gladstone Park Primary School and Westmeadows Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gladstone Park and Westmeadows in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone Park Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westmeadows Primary School has 13.7.
How do Gladstone Park Primary School and Westmeadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Gladstone Park Primary School is 767th of 1,290 and Westmeadows Primary School is 1028th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.