Reservoir East Primary School vs Reservoir Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Reservoir East Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
276 students · ICSEA 935
Reservoir Primary School
Reservoir · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Reservoir East Primary School Reservoir VIC | Reservoir Primary School Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1087 of 1,290 | #439 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3473 of 4,908 | #1110 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 120 | 144 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reservoir 3073 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.reps.vic.edu.au/ | www.reservoirps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Reservoir Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 39.3).
- •Reservoir Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Reservoir East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Reservoir Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 276.
- •Reservoir East Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -7%).
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 Reservoir East Primary School better than Reservoir Primary School?
On the Success Index, Reservoir Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 39.3 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 Reservoir East Primary School and Reservoir Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Reservoir and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Reservoir East Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Reservoir Primary School has 14.3.
How do Reservoir East Primary School and Reservoir Primary School rank in VIC?
Reservoir East Primary School is 1087th of 1,290 and Reservoir Primary School is 439th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.