Baxter Primary School vs Wooragee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 253 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Primary School
Baxter · Government primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1001
Wooragee Primary School
Wooragee · Government primary · Prep-6
65 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Baxter Primary School Baxter VIC | Wooragee Primary School Wooragee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2479 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 216 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 118 | 34 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Baxter 3911 | Wooragee 3747 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/ | www.woorageeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.1 vs 52.2).
- •Baxter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Baxter Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 65.
- •Wooragee Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 26%).
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 Baxter Primary School better than Wooragee Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baxter Primary School and Wooragee Primary School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Wooragee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baxter Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooragee Primary School has 14.0.
How do Baxter Primary School and Wooragee Primary School rank in VIC?
Baxter Primary School is 821st of 1,290 and Wooragee Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.