Craigieburn Primary School vs Wayi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigieburn Primary School
Craigieburn · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 979
Wayi School
Craigieburn · Government special · U
192 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Craigieburn Primary School Craigieburn VIC | Wayi School Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1156 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3739 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 458 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 240 | 48 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Craigieburn 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.craigieburnps.vic.edu.au | wayischool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wayi School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wayi School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 12.0).
- •Craigieburn Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 192.
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 Craigieburn Primary School better than Wayi School?
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 Craigieburn Primary School and Wayi School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Craigieburn and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigieburn Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wayi School has 4.9.
How do Craigieburn Primary School and Wayi School rank in VIC?
Craigieburn Primary School is 1156th of 1,290 and Wayi School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.