Highton Primary School vs Southmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Highton Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1121
Southmoor Primary School
Moorabbin · Government primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Highton Primary School Highton VIC | Southmoor Primary School Moorabbin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 1,290 | #204 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #177 of 4,908 | #409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 174 | 177 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 27.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Moorabbin 3189 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hightonps.vic.edu.au | www.southmoor.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 76.8).
- •Southmoor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Southmoor Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 359.
- •Highton Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -33%).
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 Highton Primary School better than Southmoor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Highton Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.8 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 Highton Primary School and Southmoor Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Highton and Moorabbin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Highton Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southmoor Primary School has 13.3.
How do Highton Primary School and Southmoor Primary School rank in VIC?
Highton Primary School is 103rd of 1,290 and Southmoor Primary School is 204th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.