Lindenow South Primary School vs Sunshine North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 228 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
Sunshine North Primary School
Sunshine North · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Lindenow South Primary School Lindenow South VIC | Sunshine North Primary School Sunshine North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1020 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3203 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-5 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 8 | 111 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindenow South 3875 | Sunshine North 3020 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lindenowsthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sunshinenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 38.2).
- •Sunshine North Primary School is the larger school with 234 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 Sunshine North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sunshine North Primary School ranks higher (43.3 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 South Primary School and Sunshine North Primary School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Lindenow South and Sunshine North 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 Sunshine North Primary School rank in VIC?
Lindenow South Primary School is unranked and Sunshine North Primary School is 1020th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.