Northcote Primary School vs Surrey Hills 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.
Northcote Primary School
Northcote · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 1166
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Northcote Primary School Northcote VIC | Surrey Hills Primary School Surrey Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 1,290 | #197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 4,908 | #381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 303 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 153 | 171 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northcote 3070 | Surrey Hills 3127 |
| Council area | Darebin | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northcoteps.vic.edu.au | www.surreyhillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.5 vs 77.3).
- •Northcote Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Surrey Hills Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 303.
- •Surrey Hills Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -23%).
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 Northcote Primary School better than Surrey Hills 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 Northcote Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Surrey Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northcote Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Surrey Hills Primary School has 16.5.
How do Northcote Primary School and Surrey Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Northcote Primary School is 188th of 1,290 and Surrey Hills Primary School is 197th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.