Katunga Primary School vs Numurkah Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katunga Primary School
Katunga · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 962
Numurkah Secondary College
Numurkah · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Katunga Primary School Katunga VIC | Numurkah Secondary College Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,290 | #311 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3638 of 4,908 | #1091 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 95 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 47 | 132 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Katunga 3640 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.katungaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.numurkahsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Katunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 33.9).
- •Katunga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Numurkah Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.8).
- •Numurkah Secondary College is the larger school with 263 students compared with 95.
- •Katunga Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
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 Katunga Primary School better than Numurkah Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Katunga Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 33.9 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 Katunga Primary School and Numurkah Secondary College?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Katunga and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katunga Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Numurkah Secondary College has 9.1.
How do Katunga Primary School and Numurkah Secondary College rank in VIC?
Katunga Primary School is 1130th of 1,290 and Numurkah Secondary College is 311th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.