Dandenong South Primary School vs Wunghnu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong South Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 907
Wunghnu Primary School
Wunghnu · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Dandenong South Primary School Dandenong VIC | Wunghnu Primary School Wunghnu VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1264 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4431 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 607 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 292 | 17 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 19% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Wunghnu 3635 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Moira |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.dandenong-south-ps.vic.edu.au/ | wunghnups.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.0 vs 21.0).
- •Wunghnu Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.4).
- •Dandenong South Primary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 31.
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 Dandenong South Primary School better than Wunghnu Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong South Primary School ranks higher (26.0 vs 21.0 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 Dandenong South Primary School and Wunghnu Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Wunghnu in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dandenong South Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wunghnu Primary School has 10.3.
How do Dandenong South Primary School and Wunghnu Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong South Primary School is 1264th of 1,290 and Wunghnu Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.