Eastern Ranges School vs Wattle View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 831 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Ranges School
Ferntree Gully · Government special · U
200 students · ICSEA 1031
Wattle View Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
247 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Eastern Ranges School Ferntree Gully VIC | Wattle View Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #820 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 200 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 153 | 128 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 19.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ferntree Gully 3156 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.easternrangesschool.vic.edu.au | www.wvps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eastern Ranges School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastern Ranges School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 12.7).
- •Wattle View Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 200.
- •Eastern Ranges School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -8%).
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 Eastern Ranges School better than Wattle View Primary 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 Eastern Ranges School and Wattle View Primary School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Ferntree Gully and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Ranges School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle View Primary School has 12.7.
How do Eastern Ranges School and Wattle View Primary School rank in VIC?
Eastern Ranges School is unranked and Wattle View Primary School is 820th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.