Koonwarra Village School vs South Gippsland Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.9 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
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Koonwarra Village School Koonwarra VIC | South Gippsland Specialist School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 64 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 33 | 20 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Koonwarra 3954 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.koonwarravillageschool.org | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=53535524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Koonwarra Village School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Gippsland Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 9.3).
- •South Gippsland Specialist School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 64.
- •Koonwarra Village School is a independent school while South Gippsland Specialist 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 South Gippsland Specialist 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 Koonwarra Village School and South Gippsland Specialist School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Koonwarra and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koonwarra Village School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Gippsland Specialist School has 5.5.
How do Koonwarra Village School and South Gippsland Specialist School rank in VIC?
Koonwarra Village School is unranked and South Gippsland Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.