Pascoe Vale South Primary School vs Strathmore Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pascoe Vale South Primary School
Pascoe Vale South · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1108
Strathmore Secondary College
Strathmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,958 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Pascoe Vale South Primary School Pascoe Vale South VIC | Strathmore Secondary College Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 1,290 | #59 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #73 of 4,908 | #131 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 308 | 1,958 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 141 | 900 / 1,058 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| 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 | +11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 167.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 51.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pascoe Vale South 3044 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pvsps.vic.edu.au | www.strathmore.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pascoe Vale South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.3 vs 76.3).
- •Pascoe Vale South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathmore Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Strathmore Secondary College is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 308.
- •Pascoe Vale South Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 2%).
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 South Primary School better than Strathmore Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Pascoe Vale South Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.3 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 South Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pascoe Vale South and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pascoe Vale South Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore Secondary College has 11.7.
How do Pascoe Vale South Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College rank in VIC?
Pascoe Vale South Primary School is 47th of 1,290 and Strathmore Secondary College is 59th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.