Grace Christian College Wodonga vs Wodonga South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.0 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 South Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Grace Christian College Wodonga Leneva VIC | Wodonga South Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 239 | #1226 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #584 of 1,259 | #4137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 149 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 75 | 211 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Leneva 3691 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gcc.vic.edu.au | www.wodongasps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 29.9).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.5).
- •Wodonga South Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 149.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has grown faster over five years (23% vs -23%).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga is a independent school while Wodonga South 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 Grace Christian College Wodonga better than Wodonga South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian College Wodonga ranks higher (53.2 vs 29.9 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 Grace Christian College Wodonga and Wodonga South Primary School?
About 2.0 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 South Primary School has 11.5.
How do Grace Christian College Wodonga and Wodonga South Primary School rank in VIC?
Grace Christian College Wodonga is 147th of 239 and Wodonga South Primary School is 1226th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.