Seymour College vs Tallarook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seymour College
Seymour · Government combined · U, Prep-12
730 students · ICSEA 933
Tallarook Primary School
Tallarook · Government primary · Prep-6
30 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Seymour College Seymour VIC | Tallarook Primary School Tallarook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #935 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | U, Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 730 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 388 | 18 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 39 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 22 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.1 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Seymour 3661 | Tallarook 3659 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au/ | www.tallarookps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tallarook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 36.1).
- •Tallarook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallarook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 9.1).
- •Seymour College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 30.
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 Seymour College better than Tallarook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tallarook Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 36.1 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 Seymour College and Tallarook Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Seymour and Tallarook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seymour College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallarook Primary School has 6.3.
How do Seymour College and Tallarook Primary School rank in VIC?
Seymour College is 206th of 239 and Tallarook Primary School is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.