Katunga Primary School vs Wallarano Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 222 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katunga Primary School
Katunga · Government primary · Prep-6
95 students · ICSEA 962
Wallarano Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Katunga Primary School Katunga VIC | Wallarano Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,290 | #1197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3638 of 4,908 | #3931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 47 | 290 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Katunga 3640 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Moira | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.katungaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wallarano-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Katunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 32.8).
- •Katunga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •Wallarano Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 95.
- •Katunga Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Katunga Primary School better than Wallarano Primary School?
On the Success Index, Katunga Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 32.8 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 Katunga Primary School and Wallarano Primary School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Katunga and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katunga Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallarano Primary School has 13.8.
How do Katunga Primary School and Wallarano Primary School rank in VIC?
Katunga Primary School is 1130th of 1,290 and Wallarano Primary School is 1197th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.