Garrang Wilam Primary School vs Truganina P-9 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Garrang Wilam Primary School
Truganina · Government primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1061
Truganina P-9 College
Truganina · Government combined · Prep-9
1,933 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Garrang Wilam Primary School Truganina VIC | Truganina P-9 College Truganina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #458 of 1,290 | #173 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1191 of 4,908 | #780 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 559 | 1,933 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 286 | 921 / 1,012 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 167 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 146.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 50.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Truganina 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | garrangwilamps.vic.edu.au | truganinap9.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Garrang Wilam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 44.4).
- •Garrang Wilam Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Truganina P-9 College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Truganina P-9 College is the larger school with 1,933 students compared with 559.
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 Garrang Wilam Primary School better than Truganina P-9 College?
On the Success Index, Garrang Wilam Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 44.4 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 Garrang Wilam Primary School and Truganina P-9 College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Truganina and Truganina in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Garrang Wilam Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Truganina P-9 College has 13.2.
How do Garrang Wilam Primary School and Truganina P-9 College rank in VIC?
Garrang Wilam Primary School is 458th of 1,290 and Truganina P-9 College is 173rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.