Narre Warren North Primary School vs Sidrah Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 676 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narre Warren North Primary School
Narre Warren North · Government primary · Prep-6
337 students · ICSEA 1053
Sidrah Gardens School
Narre Warren North · Independent primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Narre Warren North Primary School Narre Warren North VIC | Sidrah Gardens School Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #750 of 1,290 | #85 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2237 of 4,908 | #144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 337 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 176 | 44 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 9.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren North 3804 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.narrewarrennorthps.vic.edu.au | www.sidrahgardens.com.au |
The verdict
- •Sidrah Gardens School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 56.2).
- •Sidrah Gardens School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sidrah Gardens School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.9).
- •Narre Warren North Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 102.
- •Narre Warren North Primary School is a government school while Sidrah Gardens School 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 Narre Warren North Primary School better than Sidrah Gardens School?
On the Success Index, Sidrah Gardens School ranks higher (81.1 vs 56.2 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 Narre Warren North Primary School and Sidrah Gardens School?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Narre Warren North and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narre Warren North Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sidrah Gardens School has 11.0.
How do Narre Warren North Primary School and Sidrah Gardens School rank in VIC?
Narre Warren North Primary School is 750th of 1,290 and Sidrah Gardens School is 85th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.