Grace Christian College Wodonga vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Christian College Wodonga
Leneva · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1036
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Grace Christian College Wodonga Leneva VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 239 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #584 of 1,259 | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 3-9 |
| Students | 149 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 75 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 14% |
| Suburb | Leneva 3691 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.vic.edu.au | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 26.3).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.7).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 149.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has grown faster over five years (23% vs 4%).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga is a independent school while Wodonga Middle Years College 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 Grace Christian College Wodonga better than Wodonga Middle Years College?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian College Wodonga ranks higher (53.2 vs 26.3 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 Grace Christian College Wodonga and Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Leneva and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grace Christian College Wodonga has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Grace Christian College Wodonga and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Grace Christian College Wodonga is 147th of 239 and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.