Debney Meadows Primary School vs Warracknabeal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 283 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Debney Meadows Primary School
Flemington · Government primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 903
Warracknabeal Primary School
Warracknabeal · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Debney Meadows Primary School Flemington VIC | Warracknabeal Primary School Warracknabeal VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1247 of 1,290 | #1284 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4274 of 4,908 | #4686 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 109 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 58 | 49 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Flemington 3031 | Warracknabeal 3393 |
| Council area | Moonee Valley | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.debneymeadowsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.warrackps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Debney Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 22.0).
- •Debney Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.6).
- •Warracknabeal Primary School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 109.
- •Debney Meadows Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -18%).
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 Debney Meadows Primary School better than Warracknabeal Primary School?
On the Success Index, Debney Meadows Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 22.0 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 Debney Meadows Primary School and Warracknabeal Primary School?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Flemington and Warracknabeal in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Debney Meadows Primary School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warracknabeal Primary School has 12.6.
How do Debney Meadows Primary School and Warracknabeal Primary School rank in VIC?
Debney Meadows Primary School is 1247th of 1,290 and Warracknabeal Primary School is 1284th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.