Murchison Primary School vs Toorloo Arm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 286 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
Toorloo Arm Primary School
Lake Tyers Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
129 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Murchison Primary School Murchison VIC | Toorloo Arm Primary School Lake Tyers Beach VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4353 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 69 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 61 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | Murchison 3610 | Lake Tyers Beach 3909 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.murchps.vic.edu.au/ | www.taps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murchison Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 27.0).
- •Murchison Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Toorloo Arm Primary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 69.
- •Toorloo Arm Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -29%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Craigieburn
Frequently asked questions
Is Murchison Primary School better than Toorloo Arm Primary School?
On the Success Index, Murchison Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 27.0 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 Toorloo Arm Primary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Murchison and Lake Tyers Beach in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murchison Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toorloo Arm Primary School has 13.1.
How do Murchison Primary School and Toorloo Arm Primary School rank in VIC?
Murchison Primary School is unranked and Toorloo Arm Primary School is 1257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.