Port Fairy Consolidated School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 280 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Port Fairy · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1055
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Port Fairy Consolidated School Port Fairy VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1589 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 72 | 11 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Port Fairy 3284 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Moyne | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pfc.vic.edu.au | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 62.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.1).
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 29.
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (-24% vs -51%).
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 Port Fairy Consolidated School better than Sassafras Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Fairy Consolidated School ranks higher (63.7 vs 62.7 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 Port Fairy Consolidated School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Port Fairy and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Fairy Consolidated School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sassafras Primary School has 9.4.
How do Port Fairy Consolidated School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Port Fairy Consolidated School is 567th of 1,290 and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.