Pascoe Vale Primary School vs Strathmore Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale Primary School
Pascoe Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1066
Strathmore Secondary College
Strathmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,958 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Pascoe Vale Primary School Pascoe Vale VIC | Strathmore Secondary College Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 1,290 | #59 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1687 of 4,908 | #131 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 456 | 1,958 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 227 | 900 / 1,058 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 340 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 312 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 167.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale 3044 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvps.vic.edu.au/ | www.strathmore.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Strathmore Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 62.6).
- •Strathmore Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathmore Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •Strathmore Secondary College is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 456.
- •Strathmore Secondary College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
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 Primary School better than Strathmore Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Strathmore Secondary College ranks higher (76.3 vs 62.6 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 Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore Secondary College has 11.7.
How do Pascoe Vale Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale Primary School is 593rd of 1,290 and Strathmore Secondary College is 59th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.