Ivanhoe Primary School vs Virtual School Victoria
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.
Ivanhoe Primary School
Ivanhoe · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1157
Virtual School Victoria
Thornbury · Government combined · Prep-12
6,248 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Ivanhoe Primary School Ivanhoe VIC | Virtual School Victoria Thornbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 1,290 | #76 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #217 of 4,908 | #238 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 557 | 6,248 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 273 | 3,752 / 2,496 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2,541 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 313.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 52.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | Thornbury 3071 |
| Council area | Banyule | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au | www.distance.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 71.3).
- •Ivanhoe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Virtual School Victoria has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
- •Virtual School Victoria is the larger school with 6,248 students compared with 557.
- •Virtual School Victoria has grown faster over five years (55% vs -7%).
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 Ivanhoe Primary School better than Virtual School Victoria?
On the Success Index, Ivanhoe Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 71.3 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 Ivanhoe Primary School and Virtual School Victoria?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and Thornbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virtual School Victoria has 10.0.
How do Ivanhoe Primary School and Virtual School Victoria rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Primary School is 122nd of 1,290 and Virtual School Victoria is 76th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.