Preston Primary School vs Preston West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
646 students · ICSEA 1113
Preston West Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
670 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Preston Primary School Preston VIC | Preston West Primary School Preston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 1,290 | #240 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #519 of 4,908 | #491 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 646 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 317 | 313 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 42.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Preston 3072 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.preston-ps.vic.edu.au | www.prestonwest.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.2 vs 75.6).
- •Preston West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Preston Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Preston West Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 646.
- •Preston West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Preston Primary School better than Preston West Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Preston Primary School and Preston West Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Preston Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Preston West Primary School has 15.6.
How do Preston Primary School and Preston West Primary School rank in VIC?
Preston Primary School is 251st of 1,290 and Preston West Primary School is 240th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.