Trentham District Primary School vs Tylden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 10.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Trentham District Primary School
Trentham · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1093
Tylden Primary School
Tylden · Government primary · Prep-6
125 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Trentham District Primary School Trentham VIC | Tylden Primary School Tylden VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #305 of 1,290 | #351 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #677 of 4,908 | #814 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 50 | 61 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Trentham 3458 | Tylden 3444 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.trenthamps.vic.edu.au/TDPS/Home.html | www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trentham District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 72.2).
- •Trentham District Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trentham District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Tylden Primary School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 85.
- •Tylden Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
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 Trentham District Primary School better than Tylden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trentham District Primary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 72.2 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 Trentham District Primary School and Tylden Primary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Tylden in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Trentham District Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tylden Primary School has 12.2.
How do Trentham District Primary School and Tylden Primary School rank in VIC?
Trentham District Primary School is 305th of 1,290 and Tylden Primary School is 351st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.