Oak Park Primary School vs Strathmore North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 809 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Primary School
Oak Park · Government primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1095
Strathmore North Primary School
Strathmore · Government primary · Prep-6
632 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Oak Park Primary School Oak Park VIC | Strathmore North Primary School Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,290 | #198 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #336 of 4,908 | #387 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 388 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 213 | 302 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Oak Park 3046 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.oakparkps.vic.edu.au | www.snps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.9 vs 77.2).
- •Strathmore North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oak Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.8).
- •Strathmore North Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 388.
- •Strathmore North Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -7%).
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 Oak Park Primary School better than Strathmore North 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 Oak Park Primary School and Strathmore North Primary School?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Oak Park and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oak Park Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore North Primary School has 15.8.
How do Oak Park Primary School and Strathmore North Primary School rank in VIC?
Oak Park Primary School is 176th of 1,290 and Strathmore North Primary School is 198th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.