Langwarrin Park Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Langwarrin Park Primary School
Langwarrin · Government primary · Prep-6
585 students · ICSEA 1016
Woodlands Primary School
Langwarrin · Government primary · Prep-6
861 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Langwarrin Park Primary School Langwarrin VIC | Woodlands Primary School Langwarrin VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #975 of 1,290 | #717 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3044 of 4,908 | #2133 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 585 | 861 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 315 | 417 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 109 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 26.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Langwarrin 3910 | Langwarrin 3910 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.woodlandsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 45.5).
- •Woodlands Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Langwarrin Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 585.
- •Woodlands Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Langwarrin Park Primary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index, Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 45.5 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 Langwarrin Park Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Langwarrin and Langwarrin in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Langwarrin Park Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlands Primary School has 16.2.
How do Langwarrin Park Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in VIC?
Langwarrin Park Primary School is 975th of 1,290 and Woodlands Primary School is 717th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.