King's College vs Warrnambool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King's College
Warrnambool · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1083
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | King's College Warrnambool VIC | Warrnambool Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 239 | #1177 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #189 of 1,259 | #3843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 146 | 201 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 22 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Warrnambool 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kings.vic.edu.au | www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King's College scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 34.0).
- •King's College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •King's College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.5).
- •Warrnambool Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 276.
- •King's College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -19%).
- •King's College is a independent school while Warrnambool Primary School is a government 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 King's College better than Warrnambool Primary School?
On the Success Index, King's College ranks higher (74.5 vs 34.0 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 King's College and Warrnambool Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Warrnambool and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King's College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool Primary School has 13.5.
How do King's College and Warrnambool Primary School rank in VIC?
King's College is 66th of 239 and Warrnambool Primary School is 1177th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.