Ranfurly Primary School vs Talbot Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 360 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ranfurly Primary School
Mildura · Government primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 906
Talbot Primary School
Talbot · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Ranfurly Primary School Mildura VIC | Talbot Primary School Talbot VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1186 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3863 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 418 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 221 | 20 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 3.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3502 | Talbot 3371 |
| Council area | Mildura | Central Goldfields |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ranfurlyps.vic.edu.au | www.talbotps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ranfurly Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 23.7).
- •Ranfurly Primary School has the higher ICSEA (906 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Talbot Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.8).
- •Ranfurly Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 37.
- •Ranfurly Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -31%).
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 Ranfurly Primary School better than Talbot Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ranfurly Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 23.7 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 Ranfurly Primary School and Talbot Primary School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Talbot in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ranfurly Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Talbot Primary School has 9.8.
How do Ranfurly Primary School and Talbot Primary School rank in VIC?
Ranfurly Primary School is 1186th of 1,290 and Talbot Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.