Heatherhill Primary School vs Springvale Park Special Developmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Springvale Park Special Developmental School
Springvale · Government special · U
200 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Heatherhill Primary School Springvale VIC | Springvale Park Special Developmental School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3350 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 209 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 94 | 64 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 53.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heatherhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.springvaleparksds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heatherhill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springvale Park Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 12.3).
- •Heatherhill Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 200.
- •Heatherhill Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -11%).
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 Springvale Park Special Developmental 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 Heatherhill Primary School and Springvale Park Special Developmental School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatherhill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springvale Park Special Developmental School has 4.3.
How do Heatherhill Primary School and Springvale Park Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Heatherhill Primary School is 1058th of 1,290 and Springvale Park Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.