Dinjerra Primary School vs Western English Language School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 217 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dinjerra Primary School
Braybrook · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 1010
Western English Language School
Braybrook · Government special · Prep-10
502 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Dinjerra Primary School Braybrook VIC | Western English Language School Braybrook VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #685 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2034 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 217 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 115 | 230 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 5.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 100.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Braybrook 3019 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.dinjerra.vic.edu.au/ | www.wels.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dinjerra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Western English Language School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 14.8).
- •Western English Language School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 217.
- •Dinjerra Primary School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 22%).
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 Dinjerra Primary School better than Western English Language 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 Dinjerra Primary School and Western English Language School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Braybrook and Braybrook in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dinjerra Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Western English Language School has 5.0.
How do Dinjerra Primary School and Western English Language School rank in VIC?
Dinjerra Primary School is 685th of 1,290 and Western English Language School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.