Fish Creek and District Primary School vs Oberon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 162 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Fish Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 1024
Oberon Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
224 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Fish Creek and District Primary School Fish Creek VIC | Oberon Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #727 of 1,290 | #724 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2166 of 4,908 | #2152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 114 | 224 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 55 | 108 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Fish Creek 3959 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fishyps.vic.edu.au | www.oberonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.9 vs 57.1).
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.3).
- •Oberon Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 114.
- •Oberon Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -12%).
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 Fish Creek and District Primary School better than Oberon 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 Fish Creek and District Primary School and Oberon Primary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Fish Creek and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fish Creek and District Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon Primary School has 13.3.
How do Fish Creek and District Primary School and Oberon Primary School rank in VIC?
Fish Creek and District Primary School is 727th of 1,290 and Oberon Primary School is 724th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.