Ngarri Primary School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 68 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngarri Primary School
Manor Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
779 students · ICSEA 1055
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Ngarri Primary School Manor Lakes VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1164 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 779 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 382 | 11 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Manor Lakes 3024 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngarrips.vic.edu.au/ | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 62.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.7).
- •Ngarri Primary School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 29.
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 Ngarri Primary School better than Sassafras Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ngarri Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.7 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 Ngarri Primary School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Manor Lakes and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarri Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sassafras Primary School has 9.4.
How do Ngarri Primary School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Ngarri Primary School is 451st of 1,290 and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.