Heathcote Primary School vs Thorpdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 200 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote Primary School
Heathcote · Government primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 961
Thorpdale Primary School
Thorpdale · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Heathcote Primary School Heathcote VIC | Thorpdale Primary School Thorpdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1068 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3387 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 87 | 17 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 3523 | Thorpdale 3835 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heathcoteps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=b5575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Heathcote Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 36.3).
- •Thorpdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.5).
- •Heathcote Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 45.
- •Heathcote Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -8%).
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 Heathcote Primary School better than Thorpdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heathcote Primary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.3 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 Heathcote Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Thorpdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thorpdale Primary School has 10.7.
How do Heathcote Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Heathcote Primary School is 1068th of 1,290 and Thorpdale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.