Laa Yulta Primary School vs Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Laa Yulta Primary School
Mambourin · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1040
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-8
437 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Laa Yulta Primary School Mambourin VIC | Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #650 of 1,290 | #274 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1911 of 4,908 | #947 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-8 |
| Students | 393 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 199 | 215 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mambourin 3024 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | laayultaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wnsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Laa Yulta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 40.1).
- •Laa Yulta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is the larger school with 437 students compared with 393.
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 Laa Yulta Primary School better than Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Laa Yulta Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 40.1 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 Laa Yulta Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mambourin and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Laa Yulta Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has 13.9.
How do Laa Yulta Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College rank in VIC?
Laa Yulta Primary School is 650th of 1,290 and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is 274th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.