Appin Park Primary School vs Wangaratta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 819 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 High School
Wangaratta · Government high school · 7-12
595 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Appin Park Primary School Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta High School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,290 | #303 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3162 of 4,908 | #1041 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 192 | 595 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 94 | 279 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 51.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3676 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.appinparkps.vic.edu.au | www.whs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Appin Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 36.2).
- •Appin Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Wangaratta High School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 192.
- •Appin Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
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 High School?
On the Success Index, Appin Park Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 36.2 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 Wangaratta High School?
About 819 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 High School has 11.5.
How do Appin Park Primary School and Wangaratta High School rank in VIC?
Appin Park Primary School is 1005th of 1,290 and Wangaratta High School is 303rd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.