Loch Primary School vs Skye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 52 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
Skye Primary School
Skye · Government primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Loch Primary School Loch VIC | Skye Primary School Skye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #976 of 1,290 | #957 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3045 of 4,908 | #2975 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 129 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 81 | 258 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Loch 3945 | Skye 3977 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lochps.vic.edu.au | www.skyeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.5 vs 46.3).
- •Loch Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.1).
- •Skye Primary School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 129.
- •Skye Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
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 Skye 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 Loch Primary School and Skye Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Loch and Skye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loch Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Skye Primary School has 15.1.
How do Loch Primary School and Skye Primary School rank in VIC?
Loch Primary School is 976th of 1,290 and Skye Primary School is 957th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.