Ringwood Heights Primary School vs Strathmore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ringwood Heights Primary School
Ringwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1104
Strathmore Primary School
Strathmore · Government primary · Prep-6
304 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Ringwood Heights Primary School Ringwood North VIC | Strathmore Primary School Strathmore VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 1,290 | #463 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #627 of 4,908 | #1229 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 215 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 101 | 132 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ringwood North 3134 | Strathmore 3041 |
| Council area | Maroondah | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ringwoodheights.vic.edu.au | www.strathmoreps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ringwood Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 67.8).
- •Ringwood Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Strathmore Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 215.
- •Ringwood Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -32%).
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 Ringwood Heights Primary School better than Strathmore Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ringwood Heights Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 67.8 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 Ringwood Heights Primary School and Strathmore Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Ringwood North and Strathmore in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ringwood Heights Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathmore Primary School has 15.6.
How do Ringwood Heights Primary School and Strathmore Primary School rank in VIC?
Ringwood Heights Primary School is 288th of 1,290 and Strathmore Primary School is 463rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.