Garfield Primary School vs Napoleons Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 169 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
Napoleons Primary School
Napoleons · Government primary · Prep-6
86 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Garfield Primary School Garfield VIC | Napoleons Primary School Napoleons VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #903 of 1,290 | #927 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2780 of 4,908 | #2872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 67 | 44 / 42 |
| 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% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Garfield 3814 | Napoleons 3352 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.garfieldps.vic.edu.au/ | www.napoleonsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Garfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 47.5).
- •Garfield Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 86.
- •Garfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -11%).
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 Napoleons Primary School?
On the Success Index, Garfield Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 47.5 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 Napoleons Primary School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Napoleons in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Garfield Primary School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Napoleons Primary School has 10.5.
How do Garfield Primary School and Napoleons Primary School rank in VIC?
Garfield Primary School is 903rd of 1,290 and Napoleons Primary School is 927th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.