Barrawang Primary School vs Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 326 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barrawang Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1053
Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School
Wollert · Catholic primary · Prep-5
111 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Barrawang Primary School Wollert VIC | Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 1,290 | #146 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1391 of 4,908 | #268 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 375 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 204 | 57 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrawangps.vic.edu.au/ | carloacutis.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 65.8).
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.8).
- •Barrawang Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 111.
- •Barrawang Primary School is a government school while Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Barrawang Primary School better than Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 65.8 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 Barrawang Primary School and Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School?
About 326 m in a straight line, between Wollert and Wollert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barrawang Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School has 11.7.
How do Barrawang Primary School and Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Barrawang Primary School is 503rd of 1,290 and Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School is 146th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.