Appin Park Primary School vs Galen Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 935 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Appin Park Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 981
Galen Catholic College
Wangaratta · Catholic high school · 7-12
973 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Appin Park Primary School Wangaratta VIC | Galen Catholic College Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,290 | #150 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3162 of 4,908 | #474 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 192 | 973 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 94 | 495 / 478 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 94.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 62.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3676 | Wangaratta 3677 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.appinparkps.vic.edu.au | www.galen.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galen Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 43.7).
- •Galen Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galen Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Galen Catholic College is the larger school with 973 students compared with 192.
- •Appin Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
- •Appin Park Primary School is a government school while Galen Catholic College is a catholic 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 Appin Park Primary School better than Galen Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Galen Catholic College ranks higher (61.7 vs 43.7 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 Appin Park Primary School and Galen Catholic College?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Appin Park Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Galen Catholic College has 10.2.
How do Appin Park Primary School and Galen Catholic College rank in VIC?
Appin Park Primary School is 1005th of 1,290 and Galen Catholic College is 150th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.