Kinglake Primary School vs Wandin Yallock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinglake Primary School
Kinglake · Government primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1007
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Wandin North · Government primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Kinglake Primary School Kinglake VIC | Wandin Yallock Primary School Wandin North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #880 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 38 | 64 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kinglake 3763 | Wandin North 3139 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kinglakeps.vic.edu.au | www.wandinyallockps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kinglake Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 49.8).
- •Kinglake Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 70.
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 1%).
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 Kinglake Primary School better than Wandin Yallock Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kinglake Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.8 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 Kinglake Primary School and Wandin Yallock Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Kinglake and Wandin North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinglake Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandin Yallock Primary School has 13.6.
How do Kinglake Primary School and Wandin Yallock Primary School rank in VIC?
Kinglake Primary School is unranked and Wandin Yallock Primary School is 880th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.