Concongella Primary School vs Stawell Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concongella Primary School
Concongella · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 949
Stawell Secondary College
Stawell · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Concongella Primary School Concongella VIC | Stawell Secondary College Stawell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #315 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1121 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 29 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 21 | 141 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 23.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Concongella 3384 | Stawell 3380 |
| Council area | Northern Grampians | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1691c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.stawellsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.1 vs 32.7).
- •Stawell Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concongella Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 11.3).
- •Stawell Secondary College is the larger school with 333 students compared with 29.
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 Concongella Primary School better than Stawell Secondary College?
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 Concongella Primary School and Stawell Secondary College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Concongella and Stawell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concongella Primary School has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stawell Secondary College has 11.3.
How do Concongella Primary School and Stawell Secondary College rank in VIC?
Concongella Primary School is unranked and Stawell Secondary College is 315th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.