Clayton South Primary School vs Westall Primary School
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.
Clayton South Primary School
Clayton South · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 1008
Westall Primary School
Clayton South · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Clayton South Primary School Clayton South VIC | Westall Primary School Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #870 of 1,290 | #568 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2666 of 4,908 | #1593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 144 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Clayton South 3169 | Clayton South 3169 |
| Council area | Kingston (Vic.) | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.claytonsouthps.vic.edu.au | www.westallps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 50.2).
- •Westall Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westall Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 102.
- •Westall Primary School has grown faster over five years (40% vs -7%).
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 Clayton South Primary School better than Westall Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westall Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 50.2 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 Clayton South Primary School and Westall Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clayton South and Clayton South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clayton South Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westall Primary School has 12.8.
How do Clayton South Primary School and Westall Primary School rank in VIC?
Clayton South Primary School is 870th of 1,290 and Westall Primary School is 568th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.