Mansfield Primary School vs Tate Street Primary School Geelong
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 194 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield Primary School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1029
Tate Street Primary School Geelong
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Mansfield Primary School Mansfield VIC | Tate Street Primary School Geelong Geelong East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,290 | #675 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2141 of 4,908 | #1996 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 259 | 74 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 3724 | Geelong East 3219 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au | www.tatestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tate Street Primary School Geelong scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 57.2).
- •Tate Street Primary School Geelong has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Mansfield Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 164.
- •Mansfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -14%).
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 Mansfield Primary School better than Tate Street Primary School Geelong?
On the Success Index, Tate Street Primary School Geelong ranks higher (59.2 vs 57.2 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 Mansfield Primary School and Tate Street Primary School Geelong?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Geelong East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tate Street Primary School Geelong has 11.4.
How do Mansfield Primary School and Tate Street Primary School Geelong rank in VIC?
Mansfield Primary School is 720th of 1,290 and Tate Street Primary School Geelong is 675th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.