Churchill North Primary School vs Morwell Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill North Primary School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 908
Morwell Central Primary School
Morwell · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Churchill North Primary School Churchill VIC | Morwell Central Primary School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1259 of 1,290 | #1269 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4389 of 4,908 | #4457 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 60 | 205 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 34.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 40.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Churchill 3842 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.churchillnth.vic.edu.au | www.morwellcentralps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.5 vs 25.6).
- •Churchill North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (908 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morwell Central Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 118.
- •Morwell Central Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -26%).
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 Churchill North Primary School better than Morwell Central 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 Churchill North Primary School and Morwell Central Primary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchill North Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morwell Central Primary School has 12.0.
How do Churchill North Primary School and Morwell Central Primary School rank in VIC?
Churchill North Primary School is 1259th of 1,290 and Morwell Central Primary School is 1269th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.