Barrawang Primary School vs Edgars Creek Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km 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
Edgars Creek Secondary College
Wollert · Government high school · 7-12
1,330 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Barrawang Primary School Wollert VIC | Edgars Creek Secondary College Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #503 of 1,290 | #236 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1391 of 4,908 | #814 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 375 | 1,330 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 204 | 619 / 711 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 217 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +202% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 103.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 43.5 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barrawangps.vic.edu.au/ | www.edgarscreeksc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Barrawang Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 46.3).
- •Barrawang Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 375.
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 Edgars Creek Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Barrawang Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 46.3 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 Barrawang Primary School and Edgars Creek Secondary College?
About 2.2 km 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 Edgars Creek Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Barrawang Primary School and Edgars Creek Secondary College rank in VIC?
Barrawang Primary School is 503rd of 1,290 and Edgars Creek Secondary College is 236th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.