Fountain Gate Primary School vs Fountain Gate Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 357 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Gate Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
545 students · ICSEA 936
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Narre Warren · Government high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Fountain Gate Primary School Narre Warren VIC | Fountain Gate Secondary College Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1178 of 1,290 | #330 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3845 of 4,908 | #1262 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 545 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 275 | 579 / 632 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 206 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 110.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 57.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountaingateps.vic.edu.au | www.fountaingatesc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fountain Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 26.8).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Fountain Gate Secondary College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 545.
- •Fountain Gate Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Fountain Gate Primary School better than Fountain Gate Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Fountain Gate Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 26.8 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 Fountain Gate Primary School and Fountain Gate Secondary College?
About 357 m in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fountain Gate Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fountain Gate Secondary College has 10.9.
How do Fountain Gate Primary School and Fountain Gate Secondary College rank in VIC?
Fountain Gate Primary School is 1178th of 1,290 and Fountain Gate Secondary College is 330th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.