Great Western Primary School vs Wooranna Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Western Primary School
Great Western · Government primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 953
Wooranna Park Primary School
Dandenong · Government primary · Prep-6
263 students · ICSEA 953
| Measure | Great Western Primary School Great Western VIC | Wooranna Park Primary School Dandenong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1231 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 18 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 13 | 119 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 953 | 953 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.5 | 13.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 4% |
| Suburb | Great Western 3374 | Dandenong 3175 |
| Council area | Northern Grampians | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.greatwesternps.vic.edu.au/ | www.woorannaparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wooranna Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 27.0).
- •Wooranna Park Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 18.
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 Great Western Primary School better than Wooranna Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wooranna Park Primary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.0 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 Great Western Primary School and Wooranna Park Primary School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Great Western and Dandenong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Great Western Primary School and Wooranna Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Great Western Primary School is unranked and Wooranna Park Primary School is 1231st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.