Eagle Point Primary School vs Paynesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Point Primary School
Eagle Point · Government primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1002
Paynesville Primary School
Paynesville · Government primary · Prep-6
89 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Eagle Point Primary School Eagle Point VIC | Paynesville Primary School Paynesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #819 of 1,290 | #1243 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2473 of 4,908 | #4262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 170 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 98 | 35 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eagle Point 3878 | Paynesville 3880 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.eaglepoint.vic.edu.au/ | www.paynesville-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eagle Point Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 28.2).
- •Eagle Point Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paynesville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Eagle Point Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 89.
- •Eagle Point Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -33%).
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 Eagle Point Primary School better than Paynesville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eagle Point Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 28.2 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 Eagle Point Primary School and Paynesville Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Eagle Point and Paynesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eagle Point Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paynesville Primary School has 12.3.
How do Eagle Point Primary School and Paynesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Eagle Point Primary School is 819th of 1,290 and Paynesville Primary School is 1243rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.