Inverleigh Primary School vs Teesdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inverleigh Primary School
Inverleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
194 students · ICSEA 1048
Teesdale Primary School
Teesdale · Government primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Inverleigh Primary School Inverleigh VIC | Teesdale Primary School Teesdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #644 of 1,290 | #799 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1895 of 4,908 | #2397 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 194 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 98 | 116 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Inverleigh 3321 | Teesdale 3328 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.inverleighps.vic.edu.au/ | www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au/public/index.html |
The verdict
- •Inverleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 54.2).
- •Inverleigh Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inverleigh Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Teesdale Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 194.
- •Teesdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 1%).
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 Inverleigh Primary School better than Teesdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Inverleigh Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 54.2 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 Inverleigh Primary School and Teesdale Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Inverleigh and Teesdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inverleigh Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Teesdale Primary School has 14.0.
How do Inverleigh Primary School and Teesdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Inverleigh Primary School is 644th of 1,290 and Teesdale Primary School is 799th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.