Marlo Primary School vs Tinternvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 287 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marlo Primary School
Marlo · Government primary · Prep-6
50 students · ICSEA 1062
Tinternvale Primary School
Ringwood East · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Marlo Primary School Marlo VIC | Tinternvale Primary School Ringwood East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #447 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 50 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 23 | 177 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +72% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marlo 3888 | Ringwood East 3135 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Maroondah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=384a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.tinternvaleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.2 vs 68.5).
- •Marlo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Tinternvale Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 50.
- •Marlo Primary School has grown faster over five years (72% vs -10%).
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 Marlo Primary School better than Tinternvale Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marlo Primary School and Tinternvale Primary School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Marlo and Ringwood East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marlo Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tinternvale Primary School has 12.4.
How do Marlo Primary School and Tinternvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Marlo Primary School is unranked and Tinternvale Primary School is 447th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.