Kialla West Primary School vs Orrvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kialla West Primary School
Kialla West · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1033
Orrvale Primary School
Orrvale · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Kialla West Primary School Kialla West VIC | Orrvale Primary School Orrvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #756 of 1,290 | #910 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2259 of 4,908 | #2807 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 113 | 200 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kialla West 3631 | Orrvale 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kiallawestps.vic.edu.au/pages/abtus.htm | www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kialla West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 48.4).
- •Kialla West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orrvale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Orrvale Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 222.
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 West Primary School better than Orrvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kialla West Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 48.4 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 Kialla West Primary School and Orrvale Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Kialla West and Orrvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kialla West Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orrvale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Kialla West Primary School and Orrvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Kialla West Primary School is 756th of 1,290 and Orrvale Primary School is 910th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.