Ballan Primary School vs Wodonga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 288 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ballan Primary School
Ballan · Government primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 982
Wodonga Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
869 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Ballan Primary School Ballan VIC | Wodonga Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1133 of 1,290 | #1085 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3657 of 4,908 | #3470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 231 | 869 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 446 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Ballan 3342 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Moorabool | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ballanps.vic.edu.au | www.wodonga-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wodonga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 36.7).
- •Ballan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Wodonga Primary School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 231.
- •Ballan Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Ballan Primary School better than Wodonga Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wodonga Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 36.7 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 Ballan Primary School and Wodonga Primary School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Ballan and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ballan Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Primary School has 14.5.
How do Ballan Primary School and Wodonga Primary School rank in VIC?
Ballan Primary School is 1133rd of 1,290 and Wodonga Primary School is 1085th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.