Serpell Primary School vs Templestowe Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Serpell Primary School
Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
1,231 students · ICSEA 1173
Templestowe Park Primary School
Templestowe · Government primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Serpell Primary School Templestowe VIC | Templestowe Park Primary School Templestowe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #183 of 1,290 | #366 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #351 of 4,908 | #867 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,231 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 659 | 277 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 145 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1173 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.9 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Templestowe 3106 | Templestowe 3106 |
| Council area | Manningham | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.serpellps.vic.edu.au | www.templestoweparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Serpell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 71.6).
- •Serpell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1108), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Templestowe Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Serpell Primary School is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 548.
- •Serpell Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 0%).
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 Serpell Primary School better than Templestowe Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Serpell Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 71.6 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 Serpell Primary School and Templestowe Park Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Templestowe and Templestowe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Serpell Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Templestowe Park Primary School has 14.5.
How do Serpell Primary School and Templestowe Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Serpell Primary School is 183rd of 1,290 and Templestowe Park Primary School is 366th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.