Baringa School vs Moe (South Street) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 984 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baringa School
Moe · Government special · U
166 students · ICSEA 901
Moe (South Street) Primary School
Moe · Government primary · Prep-6
241 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Baringa School Moe VIC | Moe (South Street) Primary School Moe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1290 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4896 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 166 | 241 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 122 | 119 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 14% |
| Suburb | Moe 3825 | Moe 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baringass.vic.edu.au/ | www.moe-southst-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Baringa School has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baringa School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 14.7).
- •Moe (South Street) Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 166.
- •Baringa School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -27%).
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 Baringa School better than Moe (South Street) Primary 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 Baringa School and Moe (South Street) Primary School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Moe and Moe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baringa School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moe (South Street) Primary School has 14.7.
How do Baringa School and Moe (South Street) Primary School rank in VIC?
Baringa School is unranked and Moe (South Street) Primary School is 1290th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.