Nathalia Primary School vs Nathalia Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 350 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nathalia Primary School
Nathalia · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 965
Nathalia Secondary College
Nathalia · Government high school · 7-12
120 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Nathalia Primary School Nathalia VIC | Nathalia Secondary College Nathalia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1041 of 1,290 | #327 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3287 of 4,908 | #1240 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 165 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 85 | 48 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 23 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 18 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Nathalia 3638 | Nathalia 3638 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nathaliaps.vic.edu.au | www.nathaliasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nathalia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 27.7).
- •Nathalia Primary School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nathalia Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.2).
- •Nathalia Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 120.
- •Nathalia Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs 4%).
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 Nathalia Primary School better than Nathalia Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Nathalia Primary School ranks higher (42.0 vs 27.7 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 Nathalia Primary School and Nathalia Secondary College?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Nathalia and Nathalia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nathalia Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nathalia Secondary College has 8.3.
How do Nathalia Primary School and Nathalia Secondary College rank in VIC?
Nathalia Primary School is 1041st of 1,290 and Nathalia Secondary College is 327th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.