Mooroopna Primary School vs Sebastopol Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 190 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mooroopna Primary School
Mooroopna · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 900
Sebastopol Primary School
Sebastopol · Government primary · Prep-6
98 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Mooroopna Primary School Mooroopna VIC | Sebastopol Primary School Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1248 of 1,290 | #1261 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4275 of 4,908 | #4394 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 237 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 50 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 18% |
| Suburb | Mooroopna 3629 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mooroopna.vic.edu.au | www.sebasps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mooroopna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 26.5).
- •Sebastopol Primary School has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sebastopol Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.1).
- •Mooroopna Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 98.
- •Sebastopol Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% 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 Mooroopna Primary School better than Sebastopol Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mooroopna Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.5 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 Mooroopna Primary School and Sebastopol Primary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Mooroopna and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mooroopna Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sebastopol Primary School has 8.0.
How do Mooroopna Primary School and Sebastopol Primary School rank in VIC?
Mooroopna Primary School is 1248th of 1,290 and Sebastopol Primary School is 1261st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.