Avoca Primary School vs Pakenham Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 206 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
Pakenham Consolidated School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Avoca Primary School Avoca VIC | Pakenham Consolidated School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,290 | #1158 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3759 of 4,908 | #3744 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 94 | 594 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 45 | 292 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 35.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Avoca 3467 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avocaps.vic.edu.au | www.pakconps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (35.1 vs 35.4).
- •Avoca Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Pakenham Consolidated School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 94.
- •Pakenham Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Pakenham Consolidated School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avoca Primary School and Pakenham Consolidated School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pakenham Consolidated School has 14.6.
How do Avoca Primary School and Pakenham Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Avoca Primary School is 1161st of 1,290 and Pakenham Consolidated School is 1158th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.