Thornbury Primary School vs Trentham District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Thornbury Primary School
Thornbury · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 1093
Trentham District Primary School
Trentham · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Thornbury Primary School Thornbury VIC | Trentham District Primary School Trentham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 1,290 | #305 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #665 of 4,908 | #677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 308 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 160 | 35 / 50 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Thornbury 3071 | Trentham 3458 |
| Council area | Darebin | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.thornburyps.vic.edu.au | www.trenthamps.vic.edu.au/TDPS/Home.html |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.7 vs 73.6).
- •Trentham District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.9).
- •Thornbury Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 85.
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 Thornbury Primary School better than Trentham District 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 Thornbury Primary School and Trentham District Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Thornbury and Trentham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thornbury Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trentham District Primary School has 9.4.
How do Thornbury Primary School and Trentham District Primary School rank in VIC?
Thornbury Primary School is 303rd of 1,290 and Trentham District Primary School is 305th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.