Nar Nar Goon Primary School vs St Thomas Aquinas College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 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 Thomas Aquinas College
Tynong · Independent combined · Prep-12
204 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Nar Nar Goon Primary School Nar Nar Goon VIC | St Thomas Aquinas College Tynong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1121 of 1,290 | #162 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3592 of 4,908 | #712 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 192 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 102 | 106 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Nar Nar Goon 3812 | Tynong 3813 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stac.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas College scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 37.7).
- •St Thomas Aquinas College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas Aquinas College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.7).
- •St Thomas Aquinas College is the larger school with 204 students compared with 192.
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -27%).
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School is a government school while St Thomas Aquinas College is an independent 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 Thomas Aquinas College?
On the Success Index, St Thomas Aquinas College ranks higher (47.4 vs 37.7 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 Nar Nar Goon Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Nar Nar Goon and Tynong 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 Thomas Aquinas College has 8.6.
How do Nar Nar Goon Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas College rank in VIC?
Nar Nar Goon Primary School is 1121st of 1,290 and St Thomas Aquinas College is 162nd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.