Garfield Primary School vs Longwarry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Primary School
Garfield · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 996
Longwarry Primary School
Longwarry · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Garfield Primary School Garfield VIC | Longwarry Primary School Longwarry VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #903 of 1,290 | #1223 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2780 of 4,908 | #4127 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 67 | 67 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Garfield 3814 | Longwarry 3816 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.garfieldps.vic.edu.au/ | www.longwarryps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Garfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 30.0).
- •Garfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Garfield Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
- •Longwarry Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 130.
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 Garfield Primary School better than Longwarry Primary School?
On the Success Index, Garfield Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 30.0 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 Garfield Primary School and Longwarry Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Longwarry in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Garfield Primary School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Longwarry Primary School has 10.9.
How do Garfield Primary School and Longwarry Primary School rank in VIC?
Garfield Primary School is 903rd of 1,290 and Longwarry Primary School is 1223rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.