Pascoe Vale North Primary School vs Strathfieldsaye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 115 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale North Primary School
Pascoe Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
355 students · ICSEA 1038
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Strathfieldsaye · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Pascoe Vale North Primary School Pascoe Vale VIC | Strathfieldsaye Primary School Strathfieldsaye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #511 of 1,290 | #687 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1410 of 4,908 | #2040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 355 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 188 | 252 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale 3044 | Strathfieldsaye 3551 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pvnps.vic.edu.au | www.strathps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pascoe Vale North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 58.7).
- •Pascoe Vale North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 355.
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
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 Pascoe Vale North Primary School better than Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pascoe Vale North Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 58.7 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 Pascoe Vale North Primary School and Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale and Strathfieldsaye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale North Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfieldsaye Primary School has 14.0.
How do Pascoe Vale North Primary School and Strathfieldsaye Primary School rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale North Primary School is 511th of 1,290 and Strathfieldsaye Primary School is 687th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.