Murchison Primary School vs Numurkah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murchison Primary School
Murchison · Government primary · Prep-6
69 students · ICSEA 935
Numurkah Primary School
Numurkah · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Murchison Primary School Murchison VIC | Numurkah Primary School Numurkah VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1236 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 83 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Murchison 3610 | Numurkah 3636 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.murchps.vic.edu.au/ | www.numurkahps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murchison Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 28.9).
- •Murchison Primary School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murchison Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Numurkah Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 69.
- •Numurkah Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% 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 Murchison Primary School better than Numurkah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Murchison Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 28.9 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 Murchison Primary School and Numurkah Primary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Murchison and Numurkah in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murchison Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Numurkah Primary School has 12.8.
How do Murchison Primary School and Numurkah Primary School rank in VIC?
Murchison Primary School is unranked and Numurkah Primary School is 1236th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.