Barayip Primary School vs Wimba Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barayip Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
219 students · ICSEA 1059
Wimba Primary School
Tarneit · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Barayip Primary School Tarneit VIC | Wimba Primary School Tarneit VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #376 of 1,290 | #693 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #907 of 4,908 | #2056 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 219 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 115 | 218 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Tarneit 3039 | Tarneit 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barayipps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wimbaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Barayip Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 58.5).
- •Barayip Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barayip Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.7).
- •Wimba Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 219.
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 Barayip Primary School better than Wimba Primary School?
On the Success Index, Barayip Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 58.5 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 Barayip Primary School and Wimba Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tarneit and Tarneit in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barayip Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wimba Primary School has 16.7.
How do Barayip Primary School and Wimba Primary School rank in VIC?
Barayip Primary School is 376th of 1,290 and Wimba Primary School is 693rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.