Mount Clear Primary School vs Orrvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 193 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Clear Primary School
Mount Clear · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 991
Orrvale Primary School
Orrvale · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Mount Clear Primary School Mount Clear VIC | Orrvale Primary School Orrvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #956 of 1,290 | #910 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2973 of 4,908 | #2807 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 114 | 200 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mount Clear 3350 | Orrvale 3631 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mountclearps.vic.edu.au | www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Orrvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 46.3).
- •Mount Clear Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Orrvale Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 221.
- •Orrvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
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 Mount Clear Primary School better than Orrvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Orrvale Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 46.3 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 Mount Clear Primary School and Orrvale Primary School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Mount Clear and Orrvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Clear Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orrvale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Mount Clear Primary School and Orrvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Mount Clear Primary School is 956th of 1,290 and Orrvale Primary School is 910th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.