Mooroopna Primary School vs Shepparton ACE Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.0 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
Shepparton ACE Secondary College
Shepparton · Independent high school · 7-12
97 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Mooroopna Primary School Mooroopna VIC | Shepparton ACE Secondary College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1248 of 1,290 | #341 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4275 of 4,908 | #1375 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 237 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 116 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 15% |
| Suburb | Mooroopna 3629 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mooroopna.vic.edu.au | www.sasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooroopna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 22.3).
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooroopna Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.0).
- •Mooroopna Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 97.
- •Shepparton ACE Secondary College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 3%).
- •Mooroopna Primary School is a government school while Shepparton ACE Secondary College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mooroopna Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 22.3 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 Mooroopna Primary School and Shepparton ACE Secondary College?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mooroopna and Shepparton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mooroopna Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shepparton ACE Secondary College has 18.0.
How do Mooroopna Primary School and Shepparton ACE Secondary College rank in VIC?
Mooroopna Primary School is 1248th of 1,290 and Shepparton ACE Secondary College is 341st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.