Sorrento Primary School vs Thomas Mitchell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sorrento Primary School
Sorrento · Government primary · Prep-6
280 students · ICSEA 1050
Thomas Mitchell Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
629 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Sorrento Primary School Sorrento VIC | Thomas Mitchell Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #626 of 1,290 | #743 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1834 of 4,908 | #2218 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 136 | 304 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sorrento 3943 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sorrentops.vic.edu.au/ | www.tmps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sorrento Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 56.5).
- •Thomas Mitchell Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 280.
- •Sorrento Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Is Sorrento Primary School better than Thomas Mitchell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sorrento Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.5 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 Sorrento Primary School and Thomas Mitchell Primary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Sorrento and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sorrento Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Mitchell Primary School has 15.0.
How do Sorrento Primary School and Thomas Mitchell Primary School rank in VIC?
Sorrento Primary School is 626th of 1,290 and Thomas Mitchell Primary School is 743rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.