Julia Gillard Community College vs St Andrew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Julia Gillard Community College
Werribee · Independent special · 11-12
54 students · ICSEA 941
St Andrew's School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Julia Gillard Community College Werribee VIC | St Andrew's School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #533 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 54 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 29 | 136 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jgillardcc.vic.edu.au/ | www.sawerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Julia Gillard Community College has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.2).
- •St Andrew's School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 54.
- •Julia Gillard Community College is a independent school while St Andrew's School is a catholic 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 Julia Gillard Community College better than St Andrew's 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 Julia Gillard Community College and St Andrew's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Julia Gillard Community College has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's School has 12.2.
How do Julia Gillard Community College and St Andrew's School rank in VIC?
Julia Gillard Community College is unranked and St Andrew's School is 533rd of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.