Mandama Primary School vs Wangala 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.
Mandama Primary School
Grovedale · Government primary · Prep-6
352 students · ICSEA 1008
Wangala Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
99 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Mandama Primary School Grovedale VIC | Wangala Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #983 of 1,290 | #874 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3082 of 4,908 | #2688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 352 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 159 | 41 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +141% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Grovedale 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mandama.vic.edu.au | wangalaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wangala Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 45.0).
- •Mandama Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wangala Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.4).
- •Mandama Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 99.
- •Wangala Primary School has grown faster over five years (141% vs -9%).
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 Mandama Primary School better than Wangala Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wangala Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 45.0 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 Mandama Primary School and Wangala Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grovedale and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mandama Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangala Primary School has 9.4.
How do Mandama Primary School and Wangala Primary School rank in VIC?
Mandama Primary School is 983rd of 1,290 and Wangala Primary School is 874th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.