Carrum Primary School vs Myrrhee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 182 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrum Primary School
Carrum · Government primary · Prep-6
369 students · ICSEA 1075
Myrrhee Primary School
Myrrhee · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Carrum Primary School Carrum VIC | Myrrhee Primary School Myrrhee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #872 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 369 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 176 | 15 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carrum 3197 | Myrrhee 3732 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carrumps.vic.edu.au | www.myrrheeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.5 vs 71.5).
- •Myrrhee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Myrrhee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.2).
- •Carrum Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 37.
- •Myrrhee Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs 8%).
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 Carrum Primary School better than Myrrhee 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 Carrum Primary School and Myrrhee Primary School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Carrum and Myrrhee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrum Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Myrrhee Primary School has 7.6.
How do Carrum Primary School and Myrrhee Primary School rank in VIC?
Carrum Primary School is 368th of 1,290 and Myrrhee Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.