Avoca Primary School vs Nathalia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 192 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
Nathalia Primary School
Nathalia · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Avoca Primary School Avoca VIC | Nathalia Primary School Nathalia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,290 | #1041 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3759 of 4,908 | #3287 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 94 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 45 | 80 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 24 |
| 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% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Avoca 3467 | Nathalia 3638 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.avocaps.vic.edu.au | www.nathaliaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nathalia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 35.1).
- •Nathalia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Nathalia Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 94.
- •Nathalia Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -20%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Caroline Springs
Frequently asked questions
Is Avoca Primary School better than Nathalia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nathalia Primary School ranks higher (42.0 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 Nathalia Primary School?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Nathalia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nathalia Primary School has 11.2.
How do Avoca Primary School and Nathalia Primary School rank in VIC?
Avoca Primary School is 1161st of 1,290 and Nathalia Primary School is 1041st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.