Ardmona Primary School vs Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmona Primary School
Ardmona · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 885
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 811
| Measure | Ardmona Primary School Ardmona VIC | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1288 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4838 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 5 | 107 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 811 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 33% |
| Suburb | Ardmona 3629 | Shepparton 3632 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton scores higher on the Success Index (18.3 vs 12.2).
- •Ardmona Primary School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 196 students compared with 8.
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 Ardmona Primary School better than Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton?
On the Success Index, Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton ranks higher (18.3 vs 12.2 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 Ardmona Primary School and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Ardmona and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ardmona Primary School and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton rank in VIC?
Ardmona Primary School is unranked and Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.