Strathfieldsaye Primary School vs Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Strathfieldsaye · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1038
Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School
Upper Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
80 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Strathfieldsaye Primary School Strathfieldsaye VIC | Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School Upper Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #687 of 1,290 | #688 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2040 of 4,908 | #2041 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 538 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 286 | 34 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathfieldsaye 3551 | Upper Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.strathps.vic.edu.au/ | www.uppergullyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.7 vs 58.7).
- •Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 80.
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School better than Upper Ferntree Gully 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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Strathfieldsaye and Upper Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Strathfieldsaye Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School has 12.8.
How do Strathfieldsaye Primary School and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School rank in VIC?
Strathfieldsaye Primary School is 687th of 1,290 and Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School is 688th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.