Maldon Primary School vs Metung Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 349 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maldon Primary School
Maldon · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 1034
Metung Primary School
Metung · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Maldon Primary School Maldon VIC | Metung Primary School Metung VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2068 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 90 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 50 | 23 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Maldon 3463 | Metung 3904 |
| Council area | Mount Alexander | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.maldonps.vic.edu.au | www.metungps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Metung Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 58.3).
- •Metung Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.7).
- •Maldon Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 47.
- •Metung Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 7%).
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 Maldon Primary School better than Metung Primary School?
On the Success Index, Metung Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 58.3 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 Maldon Primary School and Metung Primary School?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Maldon and Metung in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maldon Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Metung Primary School has 9.0.
How do Maldon Primary School and Metung Primary School rank in VIC?
Maldon Primary School is 697th of 1,290 and Metung Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.