Lindenow Primary School vs Lindenow South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindenow Primary School
Lindenow · Government primary · Prep-6
122 students · ICSEA 984
Lindenow South Primary School
Lindenow South · Government primary · Prep-5
13 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Lindenow Primary School Lindenow VIC | Lindenow South Primary School Lindenow South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1051 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3321 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 122 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 50 | 5 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Lindenow 3865 | Lindenow South 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=5acdb812-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.lindenowsthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindenow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.5 vs 38.2).
- •Lindenow Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindenow Primary School is the larger school with 122 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 Lindenow Primary School better than Lindenow South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lindenow Primary School ranks higher (41.5 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 Lindenow Primary School and Lindenow South Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lindenow 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 Lindenow Primary School and Lindenow South Primary School rank in VIC?
Lindenow Primary School is 1051st of 1,290 and Lindenow South Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.