Forest Street Primary School vs Wendouree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Street Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 919
Wendouree Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
116 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Forest Street Primary School Wendouree VIC | Wendouree Primary School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1262 of 1,290 | #1267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4401 of 4,908 | #4453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 232 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 127 | 62 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wendouree 3355 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | foreststreetps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wendoureeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.4 vs 25.7).
- •Forest Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Forest Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
- •Forest Street Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 116.
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 Forest Street Primary School better than Wendouree 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 Forest Street Primary School and Wendouree Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wendouree and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Street Primary School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wendouree Primary School has 11.3.
How do Forest Street Primary School and Wendouree Primary School rank in VIC?
Forest Street Primary School is 1262nd of 1,290 and Wendouree Primary School is 1267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.