Anglesea Primary School vs Torquay Coast Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Anglesea Primary School
Anglesea · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 1099
Torquay Coast Primary School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Anglesea Primary School Anglesea VIC | Torquay Coast Primary School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 1,290 | #158 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #440 of 4,908 | #289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 162 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 104 | 313 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Anglesea 3230 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.angleseaps.vic.edu.au | www.torquaycoastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Torquay Coast Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 76.4).
- •Anglesea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Torquay Coast Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 162.
- •Torquay Coast Primary School has grown faster over five years (96% vs 4%).
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 Anglesea Primary School better than Torquay Coast Primary School?
On the Success Index, Torquay Coast Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 76.4 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 Anglesea Primary School and Torquay Coast Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Anglesea and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Anglesea Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Torquay Coast Primary School has 15.3.
How do Anglesea Primary School and Torquay Coast Primary School rank in VIC?
Anglesea Primary School is 220th of 1,290 and Torquay Coast Primary School is 158th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.