Appin Park Primary School vs Wangaratta District Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 249 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
Wangaratta District Specialist School
Wangaratta · Government special · U
171 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Appin Park Primary School Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta District Specialist School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3162 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 192 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 94 | 56 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 50.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3676 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.appinparkps.vic.edu.au | www.wangarattass.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Appin Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 13.9).
- •Appin Park Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 171.
- •Wangaratta District Specialist School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
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 Wangaratta District Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appin Park Primary School and Wangaratta District Specialist School?
About 249 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 Wangaratta District Specialist School has 4.7.
How do Appin Park Primary School and Wangaratta District Specialist School rank in VIC?
Appin Park Primary School is 1005th of 1,290 and Wangaratta District Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.