Alvie Primary School vs Tyers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 260 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alvie Primary School
Alvie · Government primary · Prep-6
78 students · ICSEA 968
Tyers Primary School
Tyers · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Alvie Primary School Alvie VIC | Tyers Primary School Tyers VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 78 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 40 | 31 / 40 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Alvie 3249 | Tyers 3844 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.alvie-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.tyersps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alvie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.4 vs 36.0).
- •Alvie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Alvie Primary School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 71.
- •Alvie Primary School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -24%).
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 Alvie Primary School better than Tyers Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alvie Primary School ranks higher (38.4 vs 36.0 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 Alvie Primary School and Tyers Primary School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Alvie and Tyers in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alvie Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyers Primary School has 12.2.
How do Alvie Primary School and Tyers Primary School rank in VIC?
Alvie Primary School is unranked and Tyers Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.