Ellinbank Primary School vs Warragul Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellinbank Primary School
Ellinbank · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 985
Warragul Regional College
Warragul · Government high school · 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Ellinbank Primary School Ellinbank VIC | Warragul Regional College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #309 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1061 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 26 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 13 | 350 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ellinbank 3821 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ellinbank-ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wrc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ellinbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 35.0).
- •Ellinbank Primary School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellinbank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 13.5).
- •Warragul Regional College is the larger school with 662 students compared with 26.
- •Ellinbank Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -12%).
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 Ellinbank Primary School better than Warragul Regional College?
On the Success Index, Ellinbank Primary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 35.0 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 Ellinbank Primary School and Warragul Regional College?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Ellinbank and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellinbank Primary School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warragul Regional College has 13.5.
How do Ellinbank Primary School and Warragul Regional College rank in VIC?
Ellinbank Primary School is unranked and Warragul Regional College is 309th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.