Loch Primary School vs Poowong Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.5 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
Poowong Consolidated School
Poowong · Government primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Loch Primary School Loch VIC | Poowong Consolidated School Poowong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #976 of 1,290 | #1052 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3045 of 4,908 | #3322 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 81 | 53 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Loch 3945 | Poowong 3988 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lochps.vic.edu.au | www.poowongcs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Loch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 41.5).
- •Loch Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Poowong Consolidated School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Loch Primary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 101.
- •Loch Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -33%).
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 Poowong Consolidated School?
On the Success Index, Loch Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 41.5 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 Poowong Consolidated School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Loch and Poowong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loch Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Poowong Consolidated School has 10.7.
How do Loch Primary School and Poowong Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Loch Primary School is 976th of 1,290 and Poowong Consolidated School is 1052nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.