Ardeer South Primary School vs Woolsthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 212 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardeer South Primary School
Sunshine West · Government primary · Prep-6
139 students · ICSEA 979
Woolsthorpe Primary School
Woolsthorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Ardeer South Primary School Sunshine West VIC | Woolsthorpe Primary School Woolsthorpe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1118 of 1,290 | #1067 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3587 of 4,908 | #3384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 139 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 74 | 52 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Woolsthorpe 3276 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ardeersthps.vic.edu.au | www.woolsthorpeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 37.7).
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.1).
- •Ardeer South Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 91.
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -37%).
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 Ardeer South Primary School better than Woolsthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woolsthorpe Primary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.7 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 Ardeer South Primary School and Woolsthorpe Primary School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Woolsthorpe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardeer South Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolsthorpe Primary School has 10.6.
How do Ardeer South Primary School and Woolsthorpe Primary School rank in VIC?
Ardeer South Primary School is 1118th of 1,290 and Woolsthorpe Primary School is 1067th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.