Park Orchards Primary School vs Ringwood Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Orchards Primary School
Park Orchards · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1119
Ringwood Heights Primary School
Ringwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Park Orchards Primary School Park Orchards VIC | Ringwood Heights Primary School Ringwood North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 1,290 | #288 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #601 of 4,908 | #627 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 181 | 114 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 16.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Park Orchards 3114 | Ringwood North 3134 |
| Council area | Manningham | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pops.vic.edu.au | www.ringwoodheights.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.3 vs 74.0).
- •Park Orchards Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ringwood Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Park Orchards Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 215.
- •Park Orchards Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -22%).
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 Park Orchards Primary School better than Ringwood Heights 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 Park Orchards Primary School and Ringwood Heights Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Park Orchards and Ringwood North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Orchards Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringwood Heights Primary School has 13.4.
How do Park Orchards Primary School and Ringwood Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Park Orchards Primary School is 279th of 1,290 and Ringwood Heights Primary School is 288th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.