Officer Primary School vs Portarlington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 66 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Officer Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1010
Portarlington Primary School
Portarlington · Government primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Officer Primary School Officer VIC | Portarlington Primary School Portarlington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #877 of 1,290 | #884 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2693 of 4,908 | #2724 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 150 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 73 | 63 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Officer 3809 | Portarlington 3223 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.officerps.vic.edu.au | www.portps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.9 vs 49.6).
- •Portarlington Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Portarlington Primary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 141.
- •Officer Primary School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -40%).
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 Officer Primary School better than Portarlington 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 Officer Primary School and Portarlington Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Officer and Portarlington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Officer Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portarlington Primary School has 12.9.
How do Officer Primary School and Portarlington Primary School rank in VIC?
Officer Primary School is 877th of 1,290 and Portarlington Primary School is 884th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.