Myrrhee Primary School vs Taradale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 181 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Myrrhee Primary School
Myrrhee · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1076
Taradale Primary School
Taradale · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Myrrhee Primary School Myrrhee VIC | Taradale Primary School Taradale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 22 | 43 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Myrrhee 3732 | Taradale 3447 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.myrrheeps.vic.edu.au | www.taradaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Myrrhee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 68.6).
- •Myrrhee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Myrrhee Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.2).
- •Taradale Primary School is the larger school with 74 students compared with 37.
- •Myrrhee Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -24%).
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 Myrrhee Primary School better than Taradale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Myrrhee Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 68.6 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 Myrrhee Primary School and Taradale Primary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Myrrhee and Taradale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Myrrhee Primary School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taradale Primary School has 12.2.
How do Myrrhee Primary School and Taradale Primary School rank in VIC?
Myrrhee Primary School is unranked and Taradale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.