Fountain Gate Primary School vs Maramba Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 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
Maramba Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Fountain Gate Primary School Narre Warren VIC | Maramba Primary School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1178 of 1,290 | #912 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3845 of 4,908 | #2818 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 545 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 275 | 124 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fountaingateps.vic.edu.au | www.maramba-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maramba Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 33.9).
- •Maramba Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maramba Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Fountain Gate Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 248.
- •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 Maramba Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maramba Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 33.9 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 Fountain Gate Primary School and Maramba Primary School?
About 1.0 km 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 Maramba Primary School has 12.0.
How do Fountain Gate Primary School and Maramba Primary School rank in VIC?
Fountain Gate Primary School is 1178th of 1,290 and Maramba Primary School is 912th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.