Heywood Consolidated School vs Zeerust Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 394 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
Zeerust Primary School
Zeerust · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Heywood Consolidated School Heywood VIC | Zeerust Primary School Zeerust VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1281 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4581 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 105 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 56 | 6 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 0.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 20% |
| Suburb | Heywood 3304 | Zeerust 3634 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.heywoodconsolidatedschool.com.au/ | www.zeerustps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heywood Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (23.7 vs 13.7).
- •Heywood Consolidated School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 10.
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 Zeerust Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heywood Consolidated School ranks higher (23.7 vs 13.7 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 Zeerust Primary School?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Zeerust in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Heywood Consolidated School and Zeerust Primary School rank in VIC?
Heywood Consolidated School is 1281st of 1,290 and Zeerust Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.