Lollypop Creek Primary School vs Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 751 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lollypop Creek Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1034
Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-8
437 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Lollypop Creek Primary School Werribee VIC | Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,290 | #274 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2077 of 4,908 | #947 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-8 |
| Students | 390 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 167 / 223 | 215 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| 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 | 1034 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lollypopcreekps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wnsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lollypop Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 40.1).
- •Lollypop Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is the larger school with 437 students compared with 390.
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 Lollypop Creek Primary School better than Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Lollypop Creek Primary School ranks higher (58.1 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 Lollypop Creek Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lollypop Creek Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College has 13.9.
How do Lollypop Creek Primary School and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College rank in VIC?
Lollypop Creek Primary School is 701st of 1,290 and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is 274th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.