Kurnai College vs Morwell Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
Morwell Central Primary School
Morwell · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Kurnai College Morwell VIC | Morwell Central Primary School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 348 | #1269 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1274 of 1,472 | #4457 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,302 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 663 / 639 | 205 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 248 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 160 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.4 | 34.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.9 | 40.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Morwell 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.morwellcentralps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.5 vs 25.6).
- •Kurnai College has the higher ICSEA (917 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurnai College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 419.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs 8%).
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 Kurnai College better than Morwell Central Primary 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 Kurnai College and Morwell Central Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Morwell and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurnai College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morwell Central Primary School has 12.0.
How do Kurnai College and Morwell Central Primary School rank in VIC?
Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 and Morwell Central Primary School is 1269th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.