Narracan Primary School vs Thorpdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narracan Primary School
Narracan · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 965
Thorpdale Primary School
Thorpdale · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Narracan Primary School Narracan VIC | Thorpdale Primary School Thorpdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 7 | 17 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Narracan 3824 | Thorpdale 3835 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.narracanps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=b5575524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Narracan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 36.3).
- •Narracan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narracan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 10.7).
- •Thorpdale Primary School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 20.
- •Thorpdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -26%).
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 Narracan Primary School better than Thorpdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Narracan Primary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 36.3 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 Narracan Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Narracan and Thorpdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narracan Primary School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thorpdale Primary School has 10.7.
How do Narracan Primary School and Thorpdale Primary School rank in VIC?
Narracan Primary School is unranked and Thorpdale Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.