Geelong East Primary School vs Mooroopna North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 221 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong East Primary School
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 948
Mooroopna North Primary School
Mooroopna · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Geelong East Primary School Geelong East VIC | Mooroopna North Primary School Mooroopna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1229 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4158 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 147 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 16 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Geelong East 3219 | Mooroopna 3629 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.geeastps.vic.edu.au | www.mnps1612.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mooroopna North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 29.6).
- •Mooroopna North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
- •Geelong East Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 32.
- •Mooroopna North Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -34%).
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 Geelong East Primary School better than Mooroopna North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mooroopna North Primary School ranks higher (35.5 vs 29.6 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 Geelong East Primary School and Mooroopna North Primary School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Geelong East and Mooroopna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroopna North Primary School has 10.2.
How do Geelong East Primary School and Mooroopna North Primary School rank in VIC?
Geelong East Primary School is 1229th of 1,290 and Mooroopna North Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.