Indie School Wodonga vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Indie School Wodonga
Wodonga · Independent special · 9-12
1,617 students · ICSEA 946
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Indie School Wodonga Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | 3-9 |
| Students | 1,617 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 939 / 678 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | 551 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +269% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.3 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 117.7 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 14% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.awcc.edu.au | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Indie School Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.7).
- •Indie School Wodonga is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 996.
- •Indie School Wodonga has grown faster over five years (269% vs 4%).
- •Indie School Wodonga is a independent school while Wodonga Middle Years College 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 Indie School Wodonga better than Wodonga Middle Years 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 Indie School Wodonga and Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Indie School Wodonga has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Indie School Wodonga and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Indie School Wodonga is unranked and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.