Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton vs Merrigum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 811
Merrigum Primary School
Merrigum · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 813
| Measure | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Merrigum Primary School Merrigum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1288 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4838 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 196 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 89 | 5 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 813 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 27% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Merrigum 3618 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au | www.merrigumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton scores higher on the Success Index (18.3 vs 7.6).
- •Merrigum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (813 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 196 students compared with 15.
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 Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton better than Merrigum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton ranks higher (18.3 vs 7.6 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 Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Merrigum Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Merrigum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Merrigum Primary School rank in VIC?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 and Merrigum Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.