Shelford Primary School vs Teesdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shelford Primary School
Shelford · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 1013
Teesdale Primary School
Teesdale · Government primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Shelford Primary School Shelford VIC | Teesdale Primary School Teesdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #799 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2397 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 5 | 116 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Shelford 3329 | Teesdale 3328 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.shelfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au/public/index.html |
The verdict
- •Teesdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 50.3).
- •Teesdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Teesdale Primary School is the larger school with 250 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 Shelford Primary School better than Teesdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Teesdale Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 50.3 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 Shelford Primary School and Teesdale Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Shelford and Teesdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Shelford Primary School and Teesdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Shelford Primary School is unranked and Teesdale Primary School is 799th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.