Avoca Primary School vs Narracan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 276 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avoca Primary School
Avoca · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 965
Narracan Primary School
Narracan · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Avoca Primary School Avoca VIC | Narracan Primary School Narracan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3759 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 94 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 45 | 13 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Avoca 3467 | Narracan 3824 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avocaps.vic.edu.au | www.narracanps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narracan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 35.1).
- •Narracan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 12.1).
- •Avoca Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 20.
- •Avoca Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -26%).
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 Avoca Primary School better than Narracan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Narracan Primary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 35.1 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 Avoca Primary School and Narracan Primary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Narracan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narracan Primary School has 4.0.
How do Avoca Primary School and Narracan Primary School rank in VIC?
Avoca Primary School is 1161st of 1,290 and Narracan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.