Olinda Primary School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Olinda Primary School
Olinda · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 964
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Olinda Primary School Olinda VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 9 | 11 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Olinda 3788 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olindaps.vic.edu.au | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sassafras Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 37.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sassafras Primary School is the larger school with 29 students compared with 13.
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 Olinda Primary School better than Sassafras Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sassafras Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 37.7 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 Olinda Primary School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Olinda and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Olinda Primary School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Olinda Primary School is unranked and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.