Grasmere Primary School vs Woodford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grasmere Primary School
Grasmere · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 970
Woodford Primary School
Woodford · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Grasmere Primary School Grasmere VIC | Woodford Primary School Woodford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1031 of 1,290 | #627 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3240 of 4,908 | #1837 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 53 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Grasmere 3281 | Woodford 3281 |
| Council area | Moyne | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.grasmereps.vic.edu.au | www.woodfordps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.1 vs 42.6).
- •Woodford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grasmere Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.6).
- •Woodford Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 96.
- •Grasmere Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -25%).
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 Grasmere Primary School better than Woodford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodford Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 42.6 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 Grasmere Primary School and Woodford Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Grasmere and Woodford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grasmere Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodford Primary School has 13.6.
How do Grasmere Primary School and Woodford Primary School rank in VIC?
Grasmere Primary School is 1031st of 1,290 and Woodford Primary School is 627th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.