Geelong East Primary School vs Whittington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong East Primary School
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 948
Whittington Primary School
Whittington · Government primary · Prep-6
153 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Geelong East Primary School Geelong East VIC | Whittington Primary School Whittington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1229 of 1,290 | #1237 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4158 of 4,908 | #4211 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 147 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 80 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 22% |
| Suburb | Geelong East 3219 | Whittington 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geeastps.vic.edu.au | www.whittingtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.6 vs 28.9).
- •Geelong East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Whittington Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 147.
- •Whittington Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -34%).
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 Geelong East Primary School better than Whittington 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 Geelong East Primary School and Whittington Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Geelong East and Whittington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whittington Primary School has 10.6.
How do Geelong East Primary School and Whittington Primary School rank in VIC?
Geelong East Primary School is 1229th of 1,290 and Whittington Primary School is 1237th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.