Baranduda Primary School vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baranduda Primary School
Baranduda · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 974
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Baranduda Primary School Baranduda VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1134 of 1,290 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3658 of 4,908 | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 3-9 |
| Students | 162 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 90 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 14% |
| Suburb | Baranduda 3691 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baranps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Baranduda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.7 vs 26.3).
- •Baranduda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 162.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -29%).
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 Baranduda Primary School better than Wodonga Middle Years College?
On the Success Index, Baranduda Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 26.3 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 Baranduda Primary School and Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Baranduda and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baranduda Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Baranduda Primary School and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Baranduda Primary School is 1134th of 1,290 and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.