Brauer Secondary College vs Warrnambool West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brauer Secondary College
Warrnambool · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 982
Warrnambool West Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Brauer Secondary College Warrnambool VIC | Warrnambool West Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 348 | #1219 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #871 of 1,472 | #4089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 866 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 472 | 69 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.9 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.5 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 22% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brauer.vic.edu.au/ | www.warrnamboolwestps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Brauer Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 30.5).
- •Brauer Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brauer Secondary College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 138.
- •Brauer Secondary College has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 Brauer Secondary College better than Warrnambool West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brauer Secondary College ranks higher (43.5 vs 30.5 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 Brauer Secondary College and Warrnambool West Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brauer Secondary College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool West Primary School has 12.1.
How do Brauer Secondary College and Warrnambool West Primary School rank in VIC?
Brauer Secondary College is 250th of 348 and Warrnambool West Primary School is 1219th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.