Maramba Primary School vs Oatlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maramba Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 995
Oatlands Primary School
Narre Warren · Government primary · Prep-6
1,003 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Maramba Primary School Narre Warren VIC | Oatlands Primary School Narre Warren VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #912 of 1,290 | #831 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2818 of 4,908 | #2542 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 248 | 1,003 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 124 | 490 / 513 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren 3805 | Narre Warren 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maramba-ps.vic.edu.au | www.oatlandsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oatlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 48.3).
- •Oatlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maramba Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Oatlands Primary School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 248.
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 Maramba Primary School better than Oatlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Oatlands Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 48.3 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 Maramba Primary School and Oatlands Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren and Narre Warren in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maramba Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oatlands Primary School has 15.7.
How do Maramba Primary School and Oatlands Primary School rank in VIC?
Maramba Primary School is 912th of 1,290 and Oatlands Primary School is 831st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.