Clayton South Primary School vs Westall Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Secondary College
Clayton South · Government high school · 7-12
710 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Clayton South Primary School Clayton South VIC | Westall Secondary College Clayton South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #870 of 1,290 | #218 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2666 of 4,908 | #753 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 102 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 59 | 328 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| 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.westallsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.2 vs 49.5).
- •Clayton South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westall Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Westall Secondary College is the larger school with 710 students compared with 102.
- •Westall Secondary College has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton South Primary School and Westall Secondary College?
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 Secondary College has 10.0.
How do Clayton South Primary School and Westall Secondary College rank in VIC?
Clayton South Primary School is 870th of 1,290 and Westall Secondary College is 218th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.