Lower Plenty Primary School vs Thornbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Plenty Primary School
Lower Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 1093
Thornbury Primary School
Thornbury · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Lower Plenty Primary School Lower Plenty VIC | Thornbury Primary School Thornbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 1,290 | #303 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #737 of 4,908 | #665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 308 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 65 | 148 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Lower Plenty 3093 | Thornbury 3071 |
| Council area | Banyule | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au | www.thornburyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.0 vs 73.7).
- •Lower Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.9).
- •Thornbury Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 95.
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 Lower Plenty Primary School better than Thornbury 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 Lower Plenty Primary School and Thornbury Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lower Plenty and Thornbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lower Plenty Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thornbury Primary School has 13.9.
How do Lower Plenty Primary School and Thornbury Primary School rank in VIC?
Lower Plenty Primary School is 326th of 1,290 and Thornbury Primary School is 303rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.