Dandenong West Primary School vs Walwa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 318 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dandenong West Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
311 students · ICSEA 931
Walwa Primary School
Walwa · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Dandenong West Primary School Dandenong VIC | Walwa Primary School Walwa VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1218 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4079 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 311 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 163 | 0 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dandenong 3175 | Walwa 3709 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Towong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.dandywestps.vic.edu.au | www.walwaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 18.1).
- •Dandenong West Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 10.
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 West Primary School better than Walwa Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong West Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 18.1 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 West Primary School and Walwa Primary School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Dandenong and Walwa in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Dandenong West Primary School and Walwa Primary School rank in VIC?
Dandenong West Primary School is 1218th of 1,290 and Walwa Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.