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Kananook Primary School vs Nepean School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureKananook Primary School
Seaford VIC
Nepean School
Seaford VIC
Success Index
58
Top 50%
–
Not rated
State rank (type)#700 of 1,290–
National rank (type)#2076 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySpecial
Year rangePrep-6U
Students190141
Girls / boys87 / 10357 / 84
Foundation intake31–
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+44%+3%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10141006
ICSEA percentile53th50th
Top SEA quarter16%14%
Bottom SEA quarter34%36%
Students per teacher14.14.4
Teaching staff (FTE)13.531.5
Non-teaching staff (FTE)12.377.1
Language background other than English23%25%
Indigenous students3%1%
SuburbSeaford 3198Seaford 3198
Council areaFrankstonFrankston
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitewww.kps.vic.edu.auwww.nepean.vic.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Kananook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Nepean School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 14.1).
  • •Kananook Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 141.
  • •Kananook Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 3%).

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 Kananook Primary School better than Nepean School?

The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.

How far apart are Kananook Primary School and Nepean School?

About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Kananook Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean School has 4.4.

How do Kananook Primary School and Nepean School rank in VIC?

Kananook Primary School is 700th of 1,290 and Nepean School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.