Birregurra Primary School vs Niddrie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birregurra Primary School
Birregurra · Government primary · Prep-6
115 students · ICSEA 1052
Niddrie Primary School
Niddrie · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Birregurra Primary School Birregurra VIC | Niddrie Primary School Niddrie VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #544 of 1,290 | #497 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1525 of 4,908 | #1376 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 115 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 54 | 152 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Birregurra 3242 | Niddrie 3042 |
| Council area | Colac Otway | Moonee Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.birregurraps.vic.edu.au | www.niddrieps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Niddrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.2).
- •Birregurra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Niddrie Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 115.
- •Birregurra Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -9%).
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 Birregurra Primary School better than Niddrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Niddrie Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.2 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 Birregurra Primary School and Niddrie Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Birregurra and Niddrie in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birregurra Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Niddrie Primary School has 12.6.
How do Birregurra Primary School and Niddrie Primary School rank in VIC?
Birregurra Primary School is 544th of 1,290 and Niddrie Primary School is 497th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.