Powlett River Primary School vs Village High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Powlett River Primary School
Dalyston · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
Village High School
Ryanston · Independent high school · 7-12
71 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Powlett River Primary School Dalyston VIC | Village High School Ryanston VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 47 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 25 | 36 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +173% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Dalyston 3992 | Ryanston 3992 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.powlett.vic.edu.au/ | www.villagehighschool.org |
The verdict
- •Village High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 41.2).
- •Village High School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Powlett River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.0).
- •Village High School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 47.
- •Village High School has grown faster over five years (173% vs -4%).
- •Powlett River Primary School is a government school while Village High School is an independent 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 Powlett River Primary School better than Village High School?
On the Success Index, Village High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 41.2 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 Powlett River Primary School and Village High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Dalyston and Ryanston in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Powlett River Primary School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Village High School has 10.0.
How do Powlett River Primary School and Village High School rank in VIC?
Powlett River Primary School is unranked and Village High School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.