Bruthen Primary School vs Tambo Upper Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bruthen Primary School
Bruthen · Government primary · Prep-6
72 students · ICSEA 994
Tambo Upper Primary School
Tambo Upper · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Bruthen Primary School Bruthen VIC | Tambo Upper Primary School Tambo Upper VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #960 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2990 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 72 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 40 | 37 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bruthen 3885 | Tambo Upper 3885 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=528ec00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.tamboupperps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bruthen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 46.2).
- •Tambo Upper Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bruthen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Tambo Upper Primary School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 72.
- •Bruthen Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -18%).
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 Bruthen Primary School better than Tambo Upper Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bruthen Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 46.2 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 Bruthen Primary School and Tambo Upper Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bruthen and Tambo Upper in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bruthen Primary School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tambo Upper Primary School has 14.6.
How do Bruthen Primary School and Tambo Upper Primary School rank in VIC?
Bruthen Primary School is unranked and Tambo Upper Primary School is 960th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.