Lindenow Primary School vs Upper Sandy Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 164 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
Upper Sandy Creek Primary School
Sandy Creek · Government primary · 1-6
20 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Lindenow Primary School Lindenow VIC | Upper Sandy Creek Primary School Sandy Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 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 | 1-6 |
| Students | 122 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 50 | 10 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| 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 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | – |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindenow 3865 | Sandy Creek 3695 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=5acdb812-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | uppersandycreekps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindenow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.5 vs 40.4).
- •Upper Sandy Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 11.1).
- •Lindenow Primary School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 20.
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 Upper Sandy Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lindenow Primary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 40.4 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 Upper Sandy Creek Primary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Lindenow and Sandy Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindenow Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Sandy Creek Primary School has 5.3.
How do Lindenow Primary School and Upper Sandy Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Lindenow Primary School is 1051st of 1,290 and Upper Sandy Creek Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.