Shelford Primary School vs Somerville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 107 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Shelford Primary School
Shelford · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 1013
Somerville Primary School
Somerville · Government primary · Prep-6
400 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Shelford Primary School Shelford VIC | Somerville Primary School Somerville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #699 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2073 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 5 | 197 / 203 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Shelford 3329 | Somerville 3912 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shelfordps.vic.edu.au/ | www.somervilleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Somerville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.2 vs 50.3).
- •Somerville Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 13.
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 Shelford Primary School better than Somerville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Somerville Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 50.3 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 Shelford Primary School and Somerville Primary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Shelford and Somerville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Shelford Primary School and Somerville Primary School rank in VIC?
Shelford Primary School is unranked and Somerville Primary School is 699th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.