Guthridge Primary School vs Korumburra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 116 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guthridge Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 973
Korumburra Primary School
Korumburra · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Guthridge Primary School Sale VIC | Korumburra Primary School Korumburra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1047 of 1,290 | #1056 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3311 of 4,908 | #3341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 267 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 130 | 167 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sale 3850 | Korumburra 3950 |
| Council area | Wellington | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.guthridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.korumburraps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.6 vs 41.2).
- •Korumburra Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 267.
- •Korumburra Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -27%).
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 Guthridge Primary School better than Korumburra 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 Guthridge Primary School and Korumburra Primary School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Sale and Korumburra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guthridge Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Korumburra Primary School has 12.3.
How do Guthridge Primary School and Korumburra Primary School rank in VIC?
Guthridge Primary School is 1047th of 1,290 and Korumburra Primary School is 1056th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.