Jells Park Primary School vs Waverley Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jells Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
536 students · ICSEA 1128
Waverley Meadows Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
94 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Jells Park Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC | Waverley Meadows Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 1,290 | #485 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #518 of 4,908 | #1307 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 536 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 261 | 34 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpps.vic.edu.au | www.waverleymeadowsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jells Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 66.8).
- •Jells Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley Meadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Jells Park Primary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 94.
- •Jells Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -43%).
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 Jells Park Primary School better than Waverley Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jells Park Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 66.8 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 Jells Park Primary School and Waverley Meadows Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jells Park Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Meadows Primary School has 13.0.
How do Jells Park Primary School and Waverley Meadows Primary School rank in VIC?
Jells Park Primary School is 250th of 1,290 and Waverley Meadows Primary School is 485th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.