Livingstone Primary School vs Parkmore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Livingstone Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1142
Parkmore Primary School
Forest Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Livingstone Primary School Vermont South VIC | Parkmore Primary School Forest Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 1,290 | #290 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 4,908 | #642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 327 | 54 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | Forest Hill 3131 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.parkmore.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 73.9).
- •Livingstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Livingstone Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 121.
- •Parkmore Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
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 Livingstone Primary School better than Parkmore Primary School?
On the Success Index, Livingstone Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 73.9 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 Livingstone Primary School and Parkmore Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vermont South and Forest Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Livingstone Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkmore Primary School has 14.7.
How do Livingstone Primary School and Parkmore Primary School rank in VIC?
Livingstone Primary School is 172nd of 1,290 and Parkmore Primary School is 290th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.