Loyola College vs Watsonia North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 320 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loyola College
Watsonia · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1055
Watsonia North Primary School
Watsonia North · Government primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Loyola College Watsonia VIC | Watsonia North Primary School Watsonia North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 348 | #436 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #391 of 1,472 | #1099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,443 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 738 / 705 | 254 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 239 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 123.4 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Watsonia 3087 | Watsonia North 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loyola.vic.edu.au | www.wats-north.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Watsonia North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 65.5).
- •Watsonia North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loyola College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •Loyola College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 541.
- •Loyola College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
- •Loyola College is a catholic school while Watsonia North 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 Loyola College better than Watsonia North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Watsonia North Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 65.5 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 Loyola College and Watsonia North Primary School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Watsonia and Watsonia North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loyola College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia North Primary School has 14.5.
How do Loyola College and Watsonia North Primary School rank in VIC?
Loyola College is 130th of 348 and Watsonia North Primary School is 436th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.