Livingstone Primary School vs Weeden Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 723 m 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
Weeden Heights Primary School
Vermont South · Government primary · Prep-6
154 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Livingstone Primary School Vermont South VIC | Weeden Heights Primary School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 1,290 | #140 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 4,908 | #251 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 327 | 68 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Vermont South 3133 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.livingstoneps.vic.edu.au/ | www.weedenheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Weeden Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 78.0).
- •Livingstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Livingstone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Livingstone Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 154.
- •Weeden Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Weeden Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Weeden Heights Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 78.0 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 Weeden Heights Primary School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Vermont South and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Livingstone Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeden Heights Primary School has 16.4.
How do Livingstone Primary School and Weeden Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Livingstone Primary School is 172nd of 1,290 and Weeden Heights Primary School is 140th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.