Grovedale Primary School vs Wangala Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grovedale Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
343 students · ICSEA 1009
Wangala Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
99 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Grovedale Primary School Grovedale VIC | Wangala Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #707 of 1,290 | #874 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2097 of 4,908 | #2688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 181 | 41 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +141% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grovedaleps.vic.edu.au | wangalaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grovedale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 50.0).
- •Grovedale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangala Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.9).
- •Grovedale Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 99.
- •Wangala Primary School has grown faster over five years (141% vs 36%).
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 Grovedale Primary School better than Wangala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grovedale Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 50.0 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 Grovedale Primary School and Wangala Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovedale Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangala Primary School has 9.4.
How do Grovedale Primary School and Wangala Primary School rank in VIC?
Grovedale Primary School is 707th of 1,290 and Wangala Primary School is 874th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.