Sassafras Primary School vs Sherbrooke Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 913 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
Sherbrooke Community School
Sassafras · Government combined · 1-12
95 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC | Sherbrooke Community School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #193 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #879 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 1-12 |
| Students | 29 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 18 | 53 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -51% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 15.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Sassafras 3787 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au | www.sherbrooke.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sassafras Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 39.0).
- •Sassafras Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherbrooke Community School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 9.4).
- •Sherbrooke Community School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 29.
- •Sherbrooke Community School has grown faster over five years (-36% vs -51%).
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 Sassafras Primary School better than Sherbrooke Community School?
On the Success Index, Sassafras Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 39.0 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 Sassafras Primary School and Sherbrooke Community School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Sassafras and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sassafras Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherbrooke Community School has 6.0.
How do Sassafras Primary School and Sherbrooke Community School rank in VIC?
Sassafras Primary School is unranked and Sherbrooke Community School is 193rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.