Pinewood Primary School vs Vermont Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
947 students · ICSEA 1161
Vermont Primary School
Vermont · Government primary · Prep-6
752 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | Pinewood Primary School Mount Waverley VIC | Vermont Primary School Vermont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 1,290 | #38 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #162 of 4,908 | #63 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 947 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 521 | 332 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.2 | 47.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 11.1 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Waverley 3149 | Vermont 3133 |
| Council area | Monash | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pinewood-ps.vic.edu.au | www.vermontps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Vermont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 80.8).
- •Pinewood Primary School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 752.
- •Pinewood Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 0%).
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 Pinewood Primary School better than Vermont Primary School?
On the Success Index, Vermont Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 80.8 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 Pinewood Primary School and Vermont Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Waverley and Vermont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pinewood Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vermont Primary School has 15.7.
How do Pinewood Primary School and Vermont Primary School rank in VIC?
Pinewood Primary School is 96th of 1,290 and Vermont Primary School is 38th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.