Grovedale Primary School vs Oberon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1009
Oberon Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
224 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Grovedale Primary School Grovedale VIC | Oberon Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #707 of 1,290 | #724 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2097 of 4,908 | #2152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 224 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 181 | 108 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedaleps.vic.edu.au | www.oberonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.9 vs 57.1).
- •Oberon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Grovedale Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 224.
- •Grovedale Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 19%).
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 Grovedale Primary School better than Oberon 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 Grovedale Primary School and Oberon Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon Primary School has 13.3.
How do Grovedale Primary School and Oberon Primary School rank in VIC?
Grovedale Primary School is 707th of 1,290 and Oberon Primary School is 724th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.