Olinda Primary School vs Toongabbie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 113 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
Toongabbie Primary School
Toongabbie · Government primary · Prep-6
55 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Olinda Primary School Olinda VIC | Toongabbie Primary School Toongabbie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 9 | 30 / 25 |
| 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 | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Olinda 3788 | Toongabbie 3856 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.olindaps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=e3575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Olinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 34.8).
- •Toongabbie Primary School is the larger school with 55 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 Toongabbie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Olinda Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 34.8 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 Toongabbie Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Olinda and Toongabbie 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 Toongabbie Primary School rank in VIC?
Olinda Primary School is unranked and Toongabbie Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.