Lakes Entrance Primary School vs Wendouree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 368 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Entrance Primary School
Lakes Entrance · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 917
Wendouree Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
116 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Lakes Entrance Primary School Lakes Entrance VIC | Wendouree Primary School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,290 | #1267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4364 of 4,908 | #4453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 190 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 110 | 62 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 12% |
| Suburb | Lakes Entrance 3909 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lakesps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wendoureeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 25.7).
- •Wendouree Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 116.
- •Lakes Entrance Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -23%).
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 Lakes Entrance Primary School better than Wendouree Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Entrance Primary School ranks higher (26.9 vs 25.7 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 Lakes Entrance Primary School and Wendouree Primary School?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Lakes Entrance and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakes Entrance Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wendouree Primary School has 11.3.
How do Lakes Entrance Primary School and Wendouree Primary School rank in VIC?
Lakes Entrance Primary School is 1258th of 1,290 and Wendouree Primary School is 1267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.