Numurkah Primary School vs Paynesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 286 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Numurkah Primary School
Numurkah · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 934
Paynesville Primary School
Paynesville · Government primary · Prep-6
89 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Numurkah Primary School Numurkah VIC | Paynesville Primary School Paynesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1236 of 1,290 | #1243 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4208 of 4,908 | #4262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 69 | 35 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Paynesville 3880 |
| Council area | Moira | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.numurkahps.vic.edu.au | www.paynesville-ps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.9 vs 28.2).
- •Paynesville Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Numurkah Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 89.
- •Numurkah Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -33%).
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 Numurkah Primary School better than Paynesville Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Numurkah Primary School and Paynesville Primary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Numurkah and Paynesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Numurkah Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paynesville Primary School has 12.3.
How do Numurkah Primary School and Paynesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Numurkah Primary School is 1236th of 1,290 and Paynesville Primary School is 1243rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.