Indie School Wodonga vs Wodonga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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 Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
869 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Indie School Wodonga Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1085 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,617 | 869 |
| Girls / boys | 939 / 678 | 446 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | – | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 551 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +269% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 160.3 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 117.7 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.awcc.edu.au | www.wodonga-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wodonga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Indie School Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.5).
- •Indie School Wodonga is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 869.
- •Indie School Wodonga has grown faster over five years (269% vs -8%).
- •Indie School Wodonga is a independent school while Wodonga Primary School 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 Primary School?
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 Primary School?
About 1.2 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 Primary School has 14.5.
How do Indie School Wodonga and Wodonga Primary School rank in VIC?
Indie School Wodonga is unranked and Wodonga Primary School is 1085th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.