Nungurner Primary School vs Pearcedale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 236 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nungurner Primary School
Nungurner · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 1015
Pearcedale Primary School
Pearcedale · Government primary · Prep-6
679 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Nungurner Primary School Nungurner VIC | Pearcedale Primary School Pearcedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #932 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2891 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 679 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 21 | 341 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nungurner 3909 | Pearcedale 3912 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Casey |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nungurnerps.vic.edu.au/ | pearcedaleschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nungurner Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 47.3).
- •Nungurner Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Pearcedale Primary School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 32.
- •Nungurner Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 Nungurner Primary School better than Pearcedale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Nungurner Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 47.3 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 Nungurner Primary School and Pearcedale Primary School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Nungurner and Pearcedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nungurner Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pearcedale Primary School has 14.6.
How do Nungurner Primary School and Pearcedale Primary School rank in VIC?
Nungurner Primary School is unranked and Pearcedale Primary School is 932nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.