Portland North Primary School vs Portland Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Portland North Primary School
Portland North · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 971
Portland Secondary College
Portland · Government high school · 7-12
505 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Portland North Primary School Portland North VIC | Portland Secondary College Portland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1150 of 1,290 | #312 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3705 of 4,908 | #1106 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 133 | 505 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 75 | 246 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 94 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 50.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 31.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Portland North 3305 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.portlandnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.portlandsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Portland North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.0 vs 33.3).
- •Portland North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Portland Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Portland Secondary College is the larger school with 505 students compared with 133.
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 Portland North Primary School better than Portland Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Portland North Primary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 33.3 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 Portland North Primary School and Portland Secondary College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Portland North and Portland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Portland North Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland Secondary College has 9.9.
How do Portland North Primary School and Portland Secondary College rank in VIC?
Portland North Primary School is 1150th of 1,290 and Portland Secondary College is 312th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.