Heatherhill Primary School vs Lindenow South 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.
Heatherhill Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 966
Lindenow South Primary School
Lindenow South · Government primary · Prep-5
13 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Heatherhill Primary School Springvale VIC | Lindenow South Primary School Lindenow South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3350 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 209 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 94 | 5 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Lindenow South 3875 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.heatherhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.lindenowsthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heatherhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.1 vs 38.2).
- •Heatherhill Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 13.
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 Heatherhill Primary School better than Lindenow South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heatherhill Primary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 38.2 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 Heatherhill Primary School and Lindenow South Primary School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Lindenow South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Heatherhill Primary School and Lindenow South Primary School rank in VIC?
Heatherhill Primary School is 1058th of 1,290 and Lindenow South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.