Fountain Gate Primary School vs Jeparit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 360 km 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
Jeparit Primary School
Jeparit · Government primary · Prep-6
14 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Fountain Gate Primary School Narre Warren VIC | Jeparit Primary School Jeparit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1178 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3845 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 545 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 275 | 8 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Jeparit 3423 |
| Council area | Casey | Hindmarsh |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.fountaingateps.vic.edu.au | www.jeparitps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fountain Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.9 vs 19.8).
- •Fountain Gate Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 14.
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 Jeparit Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fountain Gate Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 19.8 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 Jeparit Primary School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Jeparit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Fountain Gate Primary School and Jeparit Primary School rank in VIC?
Fountain Gate Primary School is 1178th of 1,290 and Jeparit Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.