Al Siraat College vs Wirrigirri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 727 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Siraat College
Epping · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,554 students · ICSEA 1067
Wirrigirri Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Al Siraat College Epping VIC | Wirrigirri Primary School Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 239 | #401 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,259 | #1002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,554 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 757 | 57 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.8 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au | wirrigirrips.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wirrigirri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 62.6).
- •Al Siraat College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wirrigirri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Al Siraat College is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 111.
- •Al Siraat College is a independent school while Wirrigirri Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Al Siraat College better than Wirrigirri Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wirrigirri Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.6 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 Al Siraat College and Wirrigirri Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Epping and Wollert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Siraat College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wirrigirri Primary School has 11.6.
How do Al Siraat College and Wirrigirri Primary School rank in VIC?
Al Siraat College is 119th of 239 and Wirrigirri Primary School is 401st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.