Gladysdale Primary School vs Wesburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladysdale Primary School
Gladysdale · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 971
Wesburn Primary School
Wesburn · Government primary · Prep-6
77 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Gladysdale Primary School Gladysdale VIC | Wesburn Primary School Wesburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 13 | 40 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gladysdale 3797 | Wesburn 3799 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gladysdaleps.vic.edu.au | www.wesburnps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wesburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 38.9).
- •Wesburn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gladysdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 10.1).
- •Wesburn Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 23.
- •Wesburn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-40% vs -48%).
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 Gladysdale Primary School better than Wesburn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wesburn Primary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 38.9 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 Gladysdale Primary School and Wesburn Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gladysdale and Wesburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladysdale Primary School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wesburn Primary School has 10.1.
How do Gladysdale Primary School and Wesburn Primary School rank in VIC?
Gladysdale Primary School is unranked and Wesburn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.