Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton vs Kialla Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 972
Kialla Central Primary School
Kialla · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Kialla Central Primary School Kialla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1092 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3495 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 475 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 257 | 32 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3630 | Kialla 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.guthriestps.vic.edu.au | www.kiallacentralps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kialla Central Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 39.0).
- •Kialla Central Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kialla Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.5).
- •Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 475 students compared with 60.
- •Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton better than Kialla Central Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kialla Central Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 39.0 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 Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Kialla Central Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Kialla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kialla Central Primary School has 9.2.
How do Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton and Kialla Central Primary School rank in VIC?
Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton is 1092nd of 1,290 and Kialla Central Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.