Orrvale Primary School vs St Anne's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orrvale Primary School
Orrvale · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 991
St Anne's College
Kialla · Catholic combined · Prep-12
499 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Orrvale Primary School Orrvale VIC | St Anne's College Kialla VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #910 of 1,290 | #135 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2807 of 4,908 | #502 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 384 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 184 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +156% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 40.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Orrvale 3631 | Kialla 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sackialla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's College scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 48.4).
- •St Anne's College has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's College has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •St Anne's College is the larger school with 499 students compared with 384.
- •St Anne's College has grown faster over five years (156% vs 3%).
- •Orrvale Primary School is a government school while St Anne's College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Orrvale Primary School better than St Anne's College?
On the Success Index, St Anne's College ranks higher (57.4 vs 48.4 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 Orrvale Primary School and St Anne's College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Orrvale and Kialla in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orrvale Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anne's College has 10.6.
How do Orrvale Primary School and St Anne's College rank in VIC?
Orrvale Primary School is 910th of 1,290 and St Anne's College is 135th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.