Fish Creek and District Primary School vs Trawalla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 268 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
Trawalla Primary School
Trawalla · Government primary · 1-6
8 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Fish Creek and District Primary School Fish Creek VIC | Trawalla Primary School Trawalla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #727 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2166 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 1-6 |
| Students | 114 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 55 | 2 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fish Creek 3959 | Trawalla 3373 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Pyrenees |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.fishyps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=77585524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 52.9).
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 8.
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 Trawalla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fish Creek and District Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 52.9 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 Fish Creek and District Primary School and Trawalla Primary School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Fish Creek and Trawalla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Fish Creek and District Primary School and Trawalla Primary School rank in VIC?
Fish Creek and District Primary School is 727th of 1,290 and Trawalla Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.