Glengarry Primary School vs Tarwin Lower Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 89 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glengarry Primary School
Glengarry · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 990
Tarwin Lower Primary School
Tarwin Lower · Government primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Glengarry Primary School Glengarry VIC | Tarwin Lower Primary School Tarwin Lower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1063 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3374 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 145 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 74 | 15 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glengarry 3854 | Tarwin Lower 3956 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gps.vic.edu.au/ | www.tarwinlowerps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.7 vs 40.3).
- •Tarwin Lower Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 13.7).
- •Glengarry Primary School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 34.
- •Glengarry Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 Glengarry Primary School better than Tarwin Lower Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glengarry Primary School and Tarwin Lower Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Glengarry and Tarwin Lower in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glengarry Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarwin Lower Primary School has 6.1.
How do Glengarry Primary School and Tarwin Lower Primary School rank in VIC?
Glengarry Primary School is 1063rd of 1,290 and Tarwin Lower Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.