Regency Park Primary School vs Strathewen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Regency Park Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
537 students · ICSEA 1068
Strathewen Primary School
Strathewen · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Regency Park Primary School Wantirna VIC | Strathewen Primary School Strathewen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1302 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 537 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 281 | 15 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wantirna 3152 | Strathewen 3099 |
| Council area | Knox | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.regency-park-ps.vic.edu.au | www.strathewenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.8 vs 66.4).
- •Strathewen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.4).
- •Regency Park Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 28.
- •Regency Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -33%).
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 Regency Park Primary School better than Strathewen 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 Regency Park Primary School and Strathewen Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Wantirna and Strathewen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Regency Park Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathewen Primary School has 8.5.
How do Regency Park Primary School and Strathewen Primary School rank in VIC?
Regency Park Primary School is 482nd of 1,290 and Strathewen Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.