Kangaroo Ground Primary School vs Wattle Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Kangaroo Ground · Government primary · Prep-6
203 students · ICSEA 1085
Wattle Glen Primary School
Wattle Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Kangaroo Ground Primary School Kangaroo Ground VIC | Wattle Glen Primary School Wattle Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 1,290 | #521 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1384 of 4,908 | #1435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 203 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 113 | 54 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Ground 3097 | Wattle Glen 3096 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wattlegps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.9 vs 65.4).
- •Kangaroo Ground Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wattle Glen Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Kangaroo Ground Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 147.
- •Wattle Glen Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs -15%).
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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School better than Wattle Glen Primary 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 Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Wattle Glen Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Ground and Wattle Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Glen Primary School has 13.1.
How do Kangaroo Ground Primary School and Wattle Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Kangaroo Ground Primary School is 499th of 1,290 and Wattle Glen Primary School is 521st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.