Iramoo Primary School vs Thomas Chirnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iramoo Primary School
Wyndham Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 944
Thomas Chirnside Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Iramoo Primary School Wyndham Vale VIC | Thomas Chirnside Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1260 of 1,290 | #1196 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4390 of 4,908 | #3929 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 516 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 261 | 132 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wyndham Vale 3024 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.iramoops.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.9 vs 26.5).
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iramoo Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 295.
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 Iramoo Primary School better than Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thomas Chirnside Primary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 26.5 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 Iramoo Primary School and Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wyndham Vale and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iramoo Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 12.9.
How do Iramoo Primary School and Thomas Chirnside Primary School rank in VIC?
Iramoo Primary School is 1260th of 1,290 and Thomas Chirnside Primary School is 1196th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.