Kurmile Primary School vs Officer Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurmile Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
107 students · ICSEA 1008
Officer Specialist School
Officer · Government special · U
355 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Kurmile Primary School Officer VIC | Officer Specialist School Officer VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #840 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2563 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 107 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 49 | 101 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 100.7 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Officer 3809 | Officer 3809 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kurmileps.vic.edu.au/ | officerss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kurmile Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Officer Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 11.4).
- •Officer Specialist School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 107.
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 Kurmile Primary School better than Officer 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 Kurmile Primary School and Officer Specialist School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Officer and Officer in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurmile Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Officer Specialist School has 5.8.
How do Kurmile Primary School and Officer Specialist School rank in VIC?
Kurmile Primary School is 840th of 1,290 and Officer Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.