Powlett River Primary School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 84 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Powlett River Primary School
Dalyston · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · Prep-6
173 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Powlett River Primary School Dalyston VIC | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1106 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3550 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 173 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 25 | 84 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dalyston 3992 | St Leonards 3223 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.powlett.vic.edu.au/ | www.stleonardsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Powlett River Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 38.3).
- •Powlett River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 12.9).
- •St Leonards Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 47.
- •St Leonards Primary School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -4%).
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 Powlett River Primary School better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Powlett River Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 38.3 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 Powlett River Primary School and St Leonards Primary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Dalyston and St Leonards in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Powlett River Primary School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 12.9.
How do Powlett River Primary School and St Leonards Primary School rank in VIC?
Powlett River Primary School is unranked and St Leonards Primary School is 1106th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.