Kialla Central Primary School vs Orrvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kialla Central Primary School
Kialla · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1008
Orrvale Primary School
Orrvale · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Kialla Central Primary School Kialla VIC | Orrvale Primary School Orrvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #910 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2807 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 28 | 200 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kialla 3631 | Orrvale 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kiallacentralps.vic.edu.au/ | www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.1 vs 48.4).
- •Kialla Central Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kialla Central Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.5).
- •Orrvale Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 60.
- •Orrvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -27%).
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 Kialla Central Primary School better than Orrvale Primary 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 Kialla Central Primary School and Orrvale Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Kialla and Orrvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kialla Central Primary School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orrvale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Kialla Central Primary School and Orrvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Kialla Central Primary School is unranked and Orrvale Primary School is 910th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.