Canadian Lead Primary School vs Woodmans Hill 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.
Canadian Lead Primary School
Ballarat East · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 952
Woodmans Hill Secondary College
Ballarat East · Government high school · 7-12
602 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Canadian Lead Primary School Ballarat East VIC | Woodmans Hill Secondary College Ballarat East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1131 of 1,290 | #166 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3644 of 4,908 | #563 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 235 | 602 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 131 | 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 | +12% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 52.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ballarat East 3350 | Ballarat East 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clps.vic.edu.au/ | woodmanshill.net.au/ |
The verdict
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 36.9).
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College is the larger school with 602 students compared with 235.
- •Woodmans Hill Secondary College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 12%).
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 Canadian Lead Primary School better than Woodmans Hill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Woodmans Hill Secondary College ranks higher (57.8 vs 36.9 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 Canadian Lead Primary School and Woodmans Hill Secondary College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ballarat East and Ballarat East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canadian Lead Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodmans Hill Secondary College has 11.5.
How do Canadian Lead Primary School and Woodmans Hill Secondary College rank in VIC?
Canadian Lead Primary School is 1131st of 1,290 and Woodmans Hill Secondary College is 166th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.