Jindivick Primary School vs Neerim South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.9 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 South Primary School
Neerim South · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Jindivick Primary School Jindivick VIC | Neerim South Primary School Neerim South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #972 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 49 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 24 | 72 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Jindivick 3818 | Neerim South 3831 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jindivickps.global2.vic.edu.au/ | www.neerimsouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jindivick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 45.6).
- •Jindivick Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindivick Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.5).
- •Neerim South Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 49.
- •Neerim South Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jindivick Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 45.6 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 Jindivick Primary School and Neerim South Primary School?
About 4.9 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 South Primary School has 12.5.
How do Jindivick Primary School and Neerim South Primary School rank in VIC?
Jindivick Primary School is unranked and Neerim South Primary School is 972nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.