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Loch Sport Primary School vs River Gum Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 202 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureLoch Sport Primary School
Loch Sport VIC
River Gum Primary School
Hampton Park VIC
Success Index
22
Lower 50%
31
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#1216 of 1,290
National rank (type)–#4068 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students21501
Girls / boys6 / 15236 / 265
Foundation intake161
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth–-7%
ICSEA
Average 1000
910910
ICSEA percentile13th13th
Top SEA quarter1%2%
Bottom SEA quarter73%67%
Students per teacher5.310.8
Teaching staff (FTE)4.046.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)2.423.4
Language background other than English7%79%
Indigenous students5%1%
SuburbLoch Sport 3851Hampton Park 3976
Council areaWellingtonCasey
RemotenessOuter RegionalMajor Cities
Websitewww.lochsportps.vic.edu.auwww.rivergumps.vic.edu.au

The verdict

  • •River Gum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 22.2).
  • •Loch Sport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 10.8).
  • •River Gum Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 21.

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 Sport Primary School better than River Gum Primary School?

On the Success Index, River Gum Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 22.2 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 Sport Primary School and River Gum Primary School?

About 202 km in a straight line, between Loch Sport and Hampton Park in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Loch Sport Primary School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and River Gum Primary School has 10.8.

How do Loch Sport Primary School and River Gum Primary School rank in VIC?

Loch Sport Primary School is unranked and River Gum Primary School is 1216th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.