Goonawarra Primary School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goonawarra Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 999
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Sunbury · Catholic primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Goonawarra Primary School Sunbury VIC | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1021 of 1,290 | #539 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3210 of 4,908 | #1505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 351 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 183 | 144 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goonawarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.olmcsunbury.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 43.2).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonawarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Goonawarra Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 299.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -19%).
- •Goonawarra Primary School is a government school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Goonawarra Primary School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School ranks higher (64.4 vs 43.2 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 Goonawarra Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goonawarra Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 15.4.
How do Goonawarra Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School rank in VIC?
Goonawarra Primary School is 1021st of 1,290 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 539th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.