Jindivick Primary School vs Neerim District Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindivick Primary School
Jindivick · Government primary · Prep-6
49 students · ICSEA 1031
Neerim District Secondary College
Neerim South · Government high school · 7-12
223 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Jindivick Primary School Jindivick VIC | Neerim District Secondary College Neerim South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #291 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1003 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 49 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 24 | 93 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 18 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 22.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Jindivick 3818 | Neerim South 3831 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jindivickps.global2.vic.edu.au/ | www.ndsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jindivick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 37.7).
- •Jindivick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindivick Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 8.6).
- •Neerim District Secondary College is the larger school with 223 students compared with 49.
- •Neerim District Secondary College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -21%).
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 Jindivick Primary School better than Neerim District Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Jindivick Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 37.7 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 Jindivick Primary School and Neerim District Secondary College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Jindivick and Neerim South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindivick Primary School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerim District Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Jindivick Primary School and Neerim District Secondary College rank in VIC?
Jindivick Primary School is unranked and Neerim District Secondary College is 291st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.