Congupna Primary School vs Goulburn Valley Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Congupna Primary School
Congupna · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 1027
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Shepparton · Independent combined · 5-12
694 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Congupna Primary School Congupna VIC | Goulburn Valley Grammar School Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #643 of 1,290 | #86 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1894 of 4,908 | #280 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 90 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 49 | 353 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 16.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 61.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 29.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Congupna 3633 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.congupnaps.vic.edu.au | www.gvgs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goulburn Valley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 60.4).
- •Goulburn Valley Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Congupna Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Goulburn Valley Grammar School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 90.
- •Congupna Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
- •Congupna Primary School is a government school while Goulburn Valley Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Congupna Primary School better than Goulburn Valley Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Goulburn Valley Grammar School ranks higher (69.0 vs 60.4 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 Congupna Primary School and Goulburn Valley Grammar School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Congupna and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Congupna Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn Valley Grammar School has 11.2.
How do Congupna Primary School and Goulburn Valley Grammar School rank in VIC?
Congupna Primary School is 643rd of 1,290 and Goulburn Valley Grammar School is 86th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.