Lindenow South Primary School vs Meadowglen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 210 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindenow South Primary School
Lindenow South · Government primary · Prep-5
13 students · ICSEA 966
Meadowglen Primary School
Epping · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Lindenow South Primary School Lindenow South VIC | Meadowglen Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1110 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 8 | 186 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Lindenow South 3875 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindenowsthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.meadowglenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.2 vs 38.1).
- •Meadowglen Primary School is the larger school with 384 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 South Primary School better than Meadowglen Primary 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 Lindenow South Primary School and Meadowglen Primary School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Lindenow South and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Lindenow South Primary School and Meadowglen Primary School rank in VIC?
Lindenow South Primary School is unranked and Meadowglen Primary School is 1110th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.