Caledonian Primary School vs Woodmans Hill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 413 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caledonian Primary School
Brown Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1010
Woodmans Hill Secondary College
Ballarat East · Government high school · 7-12
602 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Caledonian Primary School Brown Hill VIC | Woodmans Hill Secondary College Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #723 of 1,290 | #166 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2146 of 4,908 | #563 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 215 | 602 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 105 | 286 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 52.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Brown Hill 3350 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au | woodmanshill.net.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 57.8).
- •Caledonian Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College is the larger school with 602 students compared with 215.
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 0%).
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 Caledonian Primary School better than Woodmans Hill Secondary College?
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 Caledonian Primary School and Woodmans Hill Secondary College?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Brown Hill and Ballarat East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caledonian Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodmans Hill Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Caledonian Primary School and Woodmans Hill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Caledonian Primary School is 723rd of 1,290 and Woodmans Hill Secondary College is 166th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.