Nar Nar Goon Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nar Nar Goon Primary School
Nar Nar Goon · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 983
St Patrick's School
Pakenham · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Nar Nar Goon Primary School Nar Nar Goon VIC | St Patrick's School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1121 of 1,290 | #1112 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3592 of 4,908 | #3568 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 192 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 102 | 152 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nar Nar Goon 3812 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stppakenham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.7 vs 38.1).
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 192.
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -31%).
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's School is a catholic 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 Nar Nar Goon Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nar Nar Goon Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Nar Nar Goon and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nar Nar Goon Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.4.
How do Nar Nar Goon Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Nar Nar Goon Primary School is 1121st of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 1112th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.