Appin Park Primary School vs Wangaratta West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km 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 West Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Appin Park Primary School Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta West Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1005 of 1,290 | #678 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3162 of 4,908 | #2013 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 192 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 94 | 234 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 59 |
| 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 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3676 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.appinparkps.vic.edu.au | www.wangwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wangaratta West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 43.7).
- •Wangaratta West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta West Primary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 192.
- •Wangaratta West Primary 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 West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wangaratta West Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Wangaratta West Primary School?
About 1.4 km 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 West Primary School has 13.7.
How do Appin Park Primary School and Wangaratta West Primary School rank in VIC?
Appin Park Primary School is 1005th of 1,290 and Wangaratta West Primary School is 678th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.