Narracan Primary School vs Trafalgar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.1 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
Trafalgar Primary School
Trafalgar · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Narracan Primary School Narracan VIC | Trafalgar Primary School Trafalgar VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1136 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3665 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 7 | 175 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Narracan 3824 | Trafalgar 3824 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.narracanps.vic.edu.au | www.trafps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Narracan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 36.7).
- •Trafalgar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narracan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.6).
- •Trafalgar Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 20.
- •Trafalgar Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Trafalgar Primary School?
On the Success Index, Narracan Primary School ranks higher (41.0 vs 36.7 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 Narracan Primary School and Trafalgar Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Narracan and Trafalgar in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narracan Primary School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trafalgar Primary School has 15.6.
How do Narracan Primary School and Trafalgar Primary School rank in VIC?
Narracan Primary School is unranked and Trafalgar Primary School is 1136th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.