Erindale College vs Wanniassa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erindale College
Wanniassa · Government high school · 10-12
871 students · ICSEA 1041
Wanniassa School
Wanniassa · Government combined · K-10
538 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Erindale College Wanniassa ACT | Wanniassa School Wanniassa ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 27 | #20 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 1,472 | #758 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 871 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 458 | 252 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | 358 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 52.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wanniassa 2903 | Wanniassa 2903 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.erindalec.act.edu.au/ | www.wans.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Erindale College scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 45.4).
- •Erindale College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wanniassa School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Erindale College is the larger school with 871 students compared with 538.
- •Erindale College has grown faster over five years (39% vs 20%).
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 Erindale College better than Wanniassa School?
On the Success Index, Erindale College ranks higher (64.9 vs 45.4 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 Erindale College and Wanniassa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wanniassa and Wanniassa in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erindale College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wanniassa School has 10.3.
How do Erindale College and Wanniassa School rank in ACT?
Erindale College is 23rd of 27 and Wanniassa School is 20th of 23 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.