Scoresby Primary School vs Shelford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scoresby Primary School
Scoresby · Government primary · Prep-6
136 students · ICSEA 1013
Shelford Primary School
Shelford · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Scoresby Primary School Scoresby VIC | Shelford Primary School Shelford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #885 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2725 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 136 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 67 | 8 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Scoresby 3179 | Shelford 3329 |
| Council area | Knox | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scoresbyps.vic.edu.au | www.shelfordps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.6 vs 50.3).
- •Scoresby Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 13.
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 Scoresby Primary School better than Shelford 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 Scoresby Primary School and Shelford Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Scoresby and Shelford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Scoresby Primary School and Shelford Primary School rank in VIC?
Scoresby Primary School is 885th of 1,290 and Shelford Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.