Lower Plenty Primary School vs Watsonia Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Watsonia Heights Primary School
Greensborough · Government primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Lower Plenty Primary School Lower Plenty VIC | Watsonia Heights Primary School Greensborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 1,290 | #254 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #737 of 4,908 | #526 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 65 | 255 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 33.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Lower Plenty 3093 | Greensborough 3088 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lowerplentyps.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 73.0).
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lower Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 95.
- •Watsonia Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -19%).
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 Watsonia Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Watsonia Heights Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 73.0 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 Lower Plenty Primary School and Watsonia Heights Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lower Plenty and Greensborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lower Plenty Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Heights Primary School has 15.5.
How do Lower Plenty Primary School and Watsonia Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Lower Plenty Primary School is 326th of 1,290 and Watsonia Heights Primary School is 254th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.