Ceres Primary School vs Woodline Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ceres Primary School
Ceres · Government primary · Prep-6
124 students · ICSEA 1069
Woodline Primary
Ceres · Independent primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Ceres Primary School Ceres VIC | Woodline Primary Ceres VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 68 | 38 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ceres 3221 | Ceres 3221 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ceresps.vic.edu.au | woodlineprimary.com.au/# |
The verdict
- •Woodline Primary scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 68.4).
- •Woodline Primary has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodline Primary has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.0).
- •Ceres Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 73.
- •Ceres Primary School is a government school while Woodline Primary is an independent 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 Ceres Primary School better than Woodline Primary?
On the Success Index, Woodline Primary ranks higher (80.2 vs 68.4 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 Ceres Primary School and Woodline Primary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ceres Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodline Primary has 7.1.
How do Ceres Primary School and Woodline Primary rank in VIC?
Ceres Primary School is 450th of 1,290 and Woodline Primary is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.