Axedale Primary School vs Wangaratta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 170 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Axedale Primary School
Axedale · Government primary · Prep-6
101 students · ICSEA 1018
Wangaratta Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Axedale Primary School Axedale VIC | Wangaratta Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #757 of 1,290 | #710 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2263 of 4,908 | #2114 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 101 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 60 | 73 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Axedale 3551 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.axedaleps.vic.edu.au/joomla/ | www.wangps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wangaratta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 55.8).
- •Axedale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Wangaratta Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 101.
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 Axedale Primary School better than Wangaratta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wangaratta Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 55.8 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 Axedale Primary School and Wangaratta Primary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Axedale and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Axedale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta Primary School has 12.6.
How do Axedale Primary School and Wangaratta Primary School rank in VIC?
Axedale Primary School is 757th of 1,290 and Wangaratta Primary School is 710th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.