Glowrey Catholic Primary School vs Wirrigirri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 522 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glowrey Catholic Primary School
Wollert · Catholic primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1071
Wirrigirri Primary School
Wollert · Government primary · Prep-6
111 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Glowrey Catholic Primary School Wollert VIC | Wirrigirri Primary School Wollert VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 1,290 | #401 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1256 of 4,908 | #1002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 559 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 289 | 57 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +199% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Wollert 3750 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glowrey.catholic.edu.au | wirrigirrips.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wirrigirri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 67.4).
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wirrigirri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.1).
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 111.
- •Glowrey Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wirrigirri Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Glowrey Catholic Primary School better than Wirrigirri Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wirrigirri Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 67.4 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 Glowrey Catholic Primary School and Wirrigirri Primary School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Wollert and Wollert in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glowrey Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wirrigirri Primary School has 11.6.
How do Glowrey Catholic Primary School and Wirrigirri Primary School rank in VIC?
Glowrey Catholic Primary School is 467th of 1,290 and Wirrigirri Primary School is 401st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.