Anakie Primary School vs Macarthur Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 198 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anakie Primary School
Anakie · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 988
Macarthur Primary School
Macarthur · Government primary · Prep-5
24 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Anakie Primary School Anakie VIC | Macarthur Primary School Macarthur VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 69 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 38 | 10 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 4.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Anakie 3213 | Macarthur 3286 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.anakieps.vic.edu.au | www.macarthurps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Anakie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 42.4).
- •Macarthur Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 8.8).
- •Anakie Primary School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 24.
- •Anakie Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -48%).
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 Anakie Primary School better than Macarthur Primary School?
On the Success Index, Anakie Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 42.4 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 Anakie Primary School and Macarthur Primary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Anakie and Macarthur in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anakie Primary School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Primary School has 5.1.
How do Anakie Primary School and Macarthur Primary School rank in VIC?
Anakie Primary School is unranked and Macarthur Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.