Heywood Consolidated School vs Mooroopna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 384 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heywood Consolidated School
Heywood · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 899
Mooroopna Primary School
Mooroopna · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Heywood Consolidated School Heywood VIC | Mooroopna Primary School Mooroopna VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1281 of 1,290 | #1248 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4581 of 4,908 | #4275 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 105 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 56 | 121 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 23% |
| Suburb | Heywood 3304 | Mooroopna 3629 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heywoodconsolidatedschool.com.au/ | www.mooroopna.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooroopna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 23.7).
- •Mooroopna Primary School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heywood Consolidated School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Mooroopna Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 105.
- •Mooroopna Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -11%).
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 Heywood Consolidated School better than Mooroopna Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mooroopna Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 23.7 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 Heywood Consolidated School and Mooroopna Primary School?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Mooroopna in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heywood Consolidated School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooroopna Primary School has 12.1.
How do Heywood Consolidated School and Mooroopna Primary School rank in VIC?
Heywood Consolidated School is 1281st of 1,290 and Mooroopna Primary School is 1248th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.