St Leonards Primary School vs Swan Reach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 279 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · Prep-6
173 students · ICSEA 970
Swan Reach Primary School
Swan Reach · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards VIC | Swan Reach Primary School Swan Reach VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1106 of 1,290 | #1103 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3550 of 4,908 | #3536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 173 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 89 | 46 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 3223 | Swan Reach 3903 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stleonardsps.vic.edu.au | www.swanreachps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.3 vs 38.5).
- •St Leonards Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •St Leonards Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 102.
- •St Leonards Primary School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -3%).
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 St Leonards Primary School better than Swan Reach 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 St Leonards Primary School and Swan Reach Primary School?
About 279 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Swan Reach in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Leonards Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Reach Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Leonards Primary School and Swan Reach Primary School rank in VIC?
St Leonards Primary School is 1106th of 1,290 and Swan Reach Primary School is 1103rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.