Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton vs Mooroopna Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.7 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
Mooroopna Park Primary School
Mooroopna · Government primary · Prep-6
168 students · ICSEA 839
| Measure | Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Mooroopna Park Primary School Mooroopna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1288 of 1,290 | #1277 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4838 of 4,908 | #4551 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 196 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 89 | 69 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 811 | 839 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 30% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Mooroopna 3629 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au | www.mpps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooroopna Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.1 vs 18.3).
- •Mooroopna Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (839 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 196 students compared with 168.
- •Mooroopna Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -17%).
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 Mooroopna Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mooroopna Park Primary School ranks higher (24.1 vs 18.3 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 Mooroopna Park Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Mooroopna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroopna Park Primary School has 14.0.
How do Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Mooroopna Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1288th of 1,290 and Mooroopna Park Primary School is 1277th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.