Kananook Primary School vs Werribee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kananook Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 1014
Werribee Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Kananook Primary School Seaford VIC | Werribee Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #700 of 1,290 | #782 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2076 of 4,908 | #2339 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 103 | 246 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Frankston | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kps.vic.edu.au | www.werribeeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kananook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 54.9).
- •Werribee Primary School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 190.
- •Kananook Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -10%).
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 Kananook Primary School better than Werribee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kananook Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 54.9 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 Kananook Primary School and Werribee Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kananook Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werribee Primary School has 13.8.
How do Kananook Primary School and Werribee Primary School rank in VIC?
Kananook Primary School is 700th of 1,290 and Werribee Primary School is 782nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.