Osbornes Flat Primary School vs Puckapunyal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 183 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Osbornes Flat Primary School
Osbornes Flat · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 1003
Puckapunyal Primary School
Puckapunyal · Government primary · Prep-6
189 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Osbornes Flat Primary School Osbornes Flat VIC | Puckapunyal Primary School Puckapunyal VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #982 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3077 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 24 | 87 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Osbornes Flat 3691 | Puckapunyal 3662 |
| Council area | Indigo | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.osbornesflatps.vic.edu.au | www.puckapunyalps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Osbornes Flat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 45.1).
- •Osbornes Flat Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.4).
- •Puckapunyal Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 40.
- •Osbornes Flat Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -25%).
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 Osbornes Flat Primary School better than Puckapunyal Primary School?
On the Success Index, Osbornes Flat Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 45.1 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 Osbornes Flat Primary School and Puckapunyal Primary School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Osbornes Flat and Puckapunyal in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Osbornes Flat Primary School has 5.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Puckapunyal Primary School has 12.4.
How do Osbornes Flat Primary School and Puckapunyal Primary School rank in VIC?
Osbornes Flat Primary School is unranked and Puckapunyal Primary School is 982nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.