Chirnside Park Primary School vs Wonga Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chirnside Park Primary School
Chirnside Park · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1040
Wonga Park Primary School
Wonga Park · Government primary · Prep-6
412 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Chirnside Park Primary School Chirnside Park VIC | Wonga Park Primary School Wonga Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 1,290 | #522 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 4,908 | #1439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 411 | 412 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 204 | 216 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chirnside Park 3116 | Wonga Park 3115 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chirnsideparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wongapark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chirnside Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 65.3).
- •Wonga Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Wonga Park Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 411.
- •Chirnside Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -8%).
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 Chirnside Park Primary School better than Wonga Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chirnside Park Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.3 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 Chirnside Park Primary School and Wonga Park Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Chirnside Park and Wonga Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chirnside Park Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonga Park Primary School has 12.9.
How do Chirnside Park Primary School and Wonga Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Chirnside Park Primary School is 387th of 1,290 and Wonga Park Primary School is 522nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.