Healesville Primary School vs Worawa Aboriginal College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
Worawa Aboriginal College
Healesville · Independent special · 7-12
46 students · ICSEA 649
| Measure | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC | Worawa Aboriginal College Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3472 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 222 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 123 | 46 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 649 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 100% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hps.vic.edu.au | www.worawa.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 649), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Worawa Aboriginal College has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 46.
- •Worawa Aboriginal College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 7%).
- •Healesville Primary School is a government school while Worawa Aboriginal College is an independent 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 Healesville Primary School better than Worawa Aboriginal College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Healesville Primary School and Worawa Aboriginal College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Worawa Aboriginal College has 6.4.
How do Healesville Primary School and Worawa Aboriginal College rank in VIC?
Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 and Worawa Aboriginal College is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.