Narre Warren South P-12 College vs Trinity Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narre Warren South P-12 College
Narre Warren South · Government combined · Prep-12
2,404 students · ICSEA 918
Trinity Catholic Primary School
Narre Warren South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
507 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Narre Warren South P-12 College Narre Warren South VIC | Trinity Catholic Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 239 | #510 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1214 of 1,259 | #1407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,404 | 507 |
| Girls / boys | 1,187 / 1,217 | 252 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 235 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 326 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 212.7 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nwsc.vic.edu.au | www.trinitynarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 22.6).
- •Trinity Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.7).
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 507.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is a government school while Trinity Catholic Primary 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 Narre Warren South P-12 College better than Trinity Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 22.6 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 South P-12 College and Trinity Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narre Warren South P-12 College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trinity Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Narre Warren South P-12 College and Trinity Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Narre Warren South P-12 College is 237th of 239 and Trinity Catholic Primary School is 510th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.