Cavendish Primary School vs Talgarno Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 484 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 992
Talgarno Primary School
Talgarno · Government primary · Prep-6
36 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Cavendish Primary School Cavendish VIC | Talgarno Primary School Talgarno VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 14 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | Cavendish 3314 | Talgarno 3691 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Towong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cavendishps.vic.edu.au/ | www.talgarnops.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Talgarno Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 46.6).
- •Cavendish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.6).
- •Talgarno Primary School is the larger school with 36 students compared with 32.
- •Talgarno Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs -6%).
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 Cavendish Primary School better than Talgarno Primary School?
On the Success Index, Talgarno Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.6 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 Cavendish Primary School and Talgarno Primary School?
About 484 km in a straight line, between Cavendish and Talgarno in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Primary School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Talgarno Primary School has 8.6.
How do Cavendish Primary School and Talgarno Primary School rank in VIC?
Cavendish Primary School is unranked and Talgarno Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.