Balnarring Primary School vs Somers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balnarring Primary School
Balnarring · Government primary · Prep-6
312 students · ICSEA 1084
Somers Primary School
Somers · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Balnarring Primary School Balnarring VIC | Somers Primary School Somers VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #398 of 1,290 | #628 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #996 of 4,908 | #1843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 312 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 162 | 94 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Balnarring 3926 | Somers 3927 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.balnarringps.vic.edu.au | www.somersps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Balnarring Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 61.0).
- •Balnarring Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somers Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.2).
- •Balnarring Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 209.
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 Balnarring Primary School better than Somers Primary School?
On the Success Index, Balnarring Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.0 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 Balnarring Primary School and Somers Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Balnarring and Somers in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balnarring Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somers Primary School has 12.5.
How do Balnarring Primary School and Somers Primary School rank in VIC?
Balnarring Primary School is 398th of 1,290 and Somers Primary School is 628th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.