Maffra Primary School vs Maffra Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 505 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maffra Primary School
Maffra · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 979
Maffra Secondary College
Maffra · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Maffra Primary School Maffra VIC | Maffra Secondary College Maffra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,290 | #326 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3661 of 4,908 | #1225 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 230 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 123 | 280 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Maffra 3860 | Maffra 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maffraps.vic.edu.au | www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maffra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 28.3).
- •Maffra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maffra Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Maffra Secondary College is the larger school with 549 students compared with 230.
- •Maffra Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -18%).
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 Maffra Primary School better than Maffra Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Maffra Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 28.3 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 Maffra Primary School and Maffra Secondary College?
About 505 m in a straight line, between Maffra and Maffra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maffra Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maffra Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Maffra Primary School and Maffra Secondary College rank in VIC?
Maffra Primary School is 1135th of 1,290 and Maffra Secondary College is 326th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.