Spring Parks Primary School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 171 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Parks Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 978
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Spring Parks Primary School Springvale VIC | Stratford Primary School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #964 of 1,290 | #1019 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3004 of 4,908 | #3202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 263 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 135 | 45 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | springparksps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stratps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Spring Parks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 43.3).
- •Stratford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Spring Parks Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 92.
- •Stratford Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Spring Parks Primary School better than Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spring Parks Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 43.3 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 Spring Parks Primary School and Stratford Primary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Stratford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spring Parks Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stratford Primary School has 11.2.
How do Spring Parks Primary School and Stratford Primary School rank in VIC?
Spring Parks Primary School is 964th of 1,290 and Stratford Primary School is 1019th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.