Allansford and District Primary School vs Warrnambool College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allansford and District Primary School
Allansford · Government primary · Prep-6
160 students · ICSEA 1006
Warrnambool College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Allansford and District Primary School Allansford VIC | Warrnambool College Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #909 of 1,290 | #283 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2805 of 4,908 | #968 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 160 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 76 | 526 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 166 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 86.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 45.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Allansford 3277 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allansford-ps.vic.edu.au | www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Allansford and District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.4 vs 39.5).
- •Allansford and District Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrnambool College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 160.
- •Allansford and District Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -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 Allansford and District Primary School better than Warrnambool College?
On the Success Index, Allansford and District Primary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.5 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 Allansford and District Primary School and Warrnambool College?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Allansford and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allansford and District Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool College has 12.4.
How do Allansford and District Primary School and Warrnambool College rank in VIC?
Allansford and District Primary School is 909th of 1,290 and Warrnambool College is 283rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.