Cathedral College Wangaratta vs Wangaratta West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral College Wangaratta
Wangaratta · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,075 students · ICSEA 1084
Wangaratta West Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Cathedral College Wangaratta Wangaratta VIC | Wangaratta West Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 239 | #678 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 1,259 | #2013 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,075 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 566 / 509 | 234 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 99 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.4 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wangaratta 3677 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Wangaratta | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au | www.wangwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta scores higher on the Success Index (62.9 vs 59.0).
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangaratta West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 486.
- •Cathedral College Wangaratta is a independent school while Wangaratta West Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cathedral College Wangaratta better than Wangaratta West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cathedral College Wangaratta ranks higher (62.9 vs 59.0 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 Cathedral College Wangaratta and Wangaratta West Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wangaratta and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cathedral College Wangaratta has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta West Primary School has 13.7.
How do Cathedral College Wangaratta and Wangaratta West Primary School rank in VIC?
Cathedral College Wangaratta is 117th of 239 and Wangaratta West Primary School is 678th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.