Koroit And District Primary School vs Macarthur Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koroit And District Primary School
Koroit · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 988
Macarthur Primary School
Macarthur · Government primary · Prep-5
24 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Koroit And District Primary School Koroit VIC | Macarthur Primary School Macarthur VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #926 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2870 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 174 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 92 | 10 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 4.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Koroit 3282 | Macarthur 3286 |
| Council area | Moyne | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | koroitps@education.vic.gov.au | www.macarthurps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Koroit And District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 42.4).
- •Macarthur Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 13.4).
- •Koroit And District Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 24.
- •Koroit And District Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -48%).
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 Koroit And District Primary School better than Macarthur Primary School?
On the Success Index, Koroit And District Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 42.4 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 Koroit And District Primary School and Macarthur Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Koroit and Macarthur in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koroit And District Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Primary School has 5.1.
How do Koroit And District Primary School and Macarthur Primary School rank in VIC?
Koroit And District Primary School is 926th of 1,290 and Macarthur Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.