Maffra Primary School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.5 km 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
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Maffra Primary School Maffra VIC | Stratford Primary School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,290 | #1019 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3661 of 4,908 | #3202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 230 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 123 | 45 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Maffra 3860 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maffraps.vic.edu.au | www.stratps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Stratford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 36.7).
- •Maffra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stratford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Maffra Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 92.
- •Stratford Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stratford Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 36.7 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 Maffra Primary School and Stratford Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Maffra and Stratford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maffra Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stratford Primary School has 11.2.
How do Maffra Primary School and Stratford Primary School rank in VIC?
Maffra Primary School is 1135th of 1,290 and Stratford Primary School is 1019th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.