Metung Primary School vs Swan Reach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Metung Primary School
Metung · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 1034
Swan Reach Primary School
Swan Reach · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Metung Primary School Metung VIC | Swan Reach Primary School Swan Reach VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1103 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 24 | 46 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Metung 3904 | Swan Reach 3903 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.metungps.vic.edu.au | www.swanreachps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Metung Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 38.5).
- •Metung Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Metung Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •Swan Reach Primary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 47.
- •Metung Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -3%).
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 Metung Primary School better than Swan Reach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Metung Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 38.5 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 Metung Primary School and Swan Reach Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Metung and Swan Reach in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Metung Primary School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Reach Primary School has 13.6.
How do Metung Primary School and Swan Reach Primary School rank in VIC?
Metung Primary School is unranked and Swan Reach Primary School is 1103rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.