Koonwarra Village School vs Meeniyan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koonwarra Village School
Koonwarra · Independent primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1092
Meeniyan Primary School
Meeniyan · Government primary · Prep-6
145 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Koonwarra Village School Koonwarra VIC | Meeniyan Primary School Meeniyan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #784 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2349 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 64 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 33 | 67 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Koonwarra 3954 | Meeniyan 3956 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.koonwarravillageschool.org | www.tarwinvalleyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Koonwarra Village School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 54.7).
- •Koonwarra Village School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Koonwarra Village School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.6).
- •Meeniyan Primary School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 64.
- •Koonwarra Village School is a independent school while Meeniyan Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Koonwarra Village School better than Meeniyan Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koonwarra Village School ranks higher (73.5 vs 54.7 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 Koonwarra Village School and Meeniyan Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Koonwarra and Meeniyan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koonwarra Village School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meeniyan Primary School has 11.6.
How do Koonwarra Village School and Meeniyan Primary School rank in VIC?
Koonwarra Village School is unranked and Meeniyan Primary School is 784th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.