Boisdale Consolidated School vs Woolsthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 400 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boisdale Consolidated School
Boisdale · Government primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 979
Woolsthorpe Primary School
Woolsthorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Boisdale Consolidated School Boisdale VIC | Woolsthorpe Primary School Woolsthorpe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,290 | #1067 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3297 of 4,908 | #3384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 91 | 52 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Boisdale 3860 | Woolsthorpe 3276 |
| Council area | Wellington | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.boisdalecs.vic.edu.au | www.woolsthorpeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boisdale Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 40.6).
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Boisdale Consolidated School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 91.
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -17%).
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 Boisdale Consolidated School better than Woolsthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boisdale Consolidated School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.6 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 Boisdale Consolidated School and Woolsthorpe Primary School?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Boisdale and Woolsthorpe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boisdale Consolidated School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolsthorpe Primary School has 10.6.
How do Boisdale Consolidated School and Woolsthorpe Primary School rank in VIC?
Boisdale Consolidated School is 1045th of 1,290 and Woolsthorpe Primary School is 1067th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.