Avenel Primary School vs Jamieson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 92 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avenel Primary School
Avenel · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 1002
Jamieson Primary School
Jamieson · Government primary · 1-6
14 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Avenel Primary School Avenel VIC | Jamieson Primary School Jamieson VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #974 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3040 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 1-6 |
| Students | 123 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 58 | 5 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avenel 3664 | Jamieson 3723 |
| Council area | Strathbogie | Mansfield |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.avenelps.vic.edu.au | www.jamieson.org.au/school.htm |
The verdict
- •Jamieson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 45.5).
- •Avenel Primary School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 14.
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 Avenel Primary School better than Jamieson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jamieson Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 45.5 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 Avenel Primary School and Jamieson Primary School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Avenel and Jamieson in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Avenel Primary School and Jamieson Primary School rank in VIC?
Avenel Primary School is 974th of 1,290 and Jamieson Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.