Coburn Primary School vs Wodonga West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 269 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coburn Primary School
Melton South · Government primary · Prep-6
601 students · ICSEA 932
Wodonga West Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Coburn Primary School Melton South VIC | Wodonga West Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1272 of 1,290 | #1145 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4477 of 4,908 | #3688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 601 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 305 | 137 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.0 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Melton South 3338 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Melton | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.coburnps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wodongawestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wodonga West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 25.2).
- •Coburn Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 289.
- •Wodonga West Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -11%).
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 Coburn Primary School better than Wodonga West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wodonga West Primary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 25.2 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 Coburn Primary School and Wodonga West Primary School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Melton South and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coburn Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga West Primary School has 13.3.
How do Coburn Primary School and Wodonga West Primary School rank in VIC?
Coburn Primary School is 1272nd of 1,290 and Wodonga West Primary School is 1145th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.