Deans Marsh Primary School vs Somers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deans Marsh Primary School
Deans Marsh · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 1045
Somers Primary School
Somers · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Deans Marsh Primary School Deans Marsh VIC | Somers Primary School Somers VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #628 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 52 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 35 | 94 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Deans Marsh 3235 | Somers 3927 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.deansmarshps.vic.edu.au/ | www.somersps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.9 vs 61.0).
- •Deans Marsh Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 12.5).
- •Somers Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 52.
- •Deans Marsh Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -24%).
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 Deans Marsh Primary School better than Somers 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 Deans Marsh Primary School and Somers Primary School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Deans Marsh and Somers in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deans Marsh Primary School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somers Primary School has 12.5.
How do Deans Marsh Primary School and Somers Primary School rank in VIC?
Deans Marsh Primary School is unranked and Somers Primary School is 628th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.