International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus vs Wandong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus
Kilmore · Independent primary · Prep-6
25 students · ICSEA 1080
Wandong Primary School
Wandong · Government primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus Kilmore VIC | Wandong Primary School Wandong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #793 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 25 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 11 | 219 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kilmore 3764 | Wandong 3758 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | maarif.vic.edu.au/ | www.wandongps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 54.3).
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.3).
- •Wandong Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 25.
- •International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus is a independent school while Wandong 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 International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus better than Wandong Primary School?
On the Success Index, International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus ranks higher (74.3 vs 54.3 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 International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus and Wandong Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Kilmore and Wandong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandong Primary School has 14.3.
How do International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus and Wandong Primary School rank in VIC?
International Maarif Schools of Australia – Melbourne Campus is unranked and Wandong Primary School is 793rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.