Huntly Primary School vs Somerville Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 189 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Huntly Primary School
Huntly · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 975
Somerville Rise Primary School
Somerville · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Huntly Primary School Huntly VIC | Somerville Rise Primary School Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #971 of 1,290 | #1101 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3035 of 4,908 | #3530 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 156 | 62 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Huntly 3551 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.huntly.ps@education.vic.gov.au | www.somerville-rise-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Huntly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 38.6).
- •Somerville Rise Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •Huntly Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 156.
- •Huntly Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -19%).
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 Huntly Primary School better than Somerville Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, Huntly Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 38.6 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 Huntly Primary School and Somerville Rise Primary School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Huntly Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerville Rise Primary School has 11.0.
How do Huntly Primary School and Somerville Rise Primary School rank in VIC?
Huntly Primary School is 971st of 1,290 and Somerville Rise Primary School is 1101st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.