Loch Primary School vs Nichols Point Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 559 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loch Primary School
Loch · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 995
Nichols Point Primary School
Nichols Point · Government primary · Prep-6
382 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Loch Primary School Loch VIC | Nichols Point Primary School Nichols Point VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #976 of 1,290 | #1064 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3045 of 4,908 | #3375 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 81 | 183 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Loch 3945 | Nichols Point 3501 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lochps.vic.edu.au | www.nicholspointps.com/ |
The verdict
- •Loch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 40.7).
- •Loch Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Nichols Point Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 129.
- •Loch Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
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 Loch Primary School better than Nichols Point Primary School?
On the Success Index, Loch Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 40.7 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 Loch Primary School and Nichols Point Primary School?
About 559 km in a straight line, between Loch and Nichols Point in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loch Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nichols Point Primary School has 13.7.
How do Loch Primary School and Nichols Point Primary School rank in VIC?
Loch Primary School is 976th of 1,290 and Nichols Point Primary School is 1064th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.