Manorvale Primary School vs Thomas Chirnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manorvale Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
291 students · ICSEA 942
Thomas Chirnside Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Manorvale Primary School Werribee VIC | Thomas Chirnside Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1195 of 1,290 | #1196 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3925 of 4,908 | #3929 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 291 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 151 | 132 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.manorvaleps.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.9 vs 32.9).
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 291.
- •Manorvale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -34%).
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 Manorvale Primary School better than Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manorvale Primary School and Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manorvale Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 12.9.
How do Manorvale Primary School and Thomas Chirnside Primary School rank in VIC?
Manorvale Primary School is 1195th of 1,290 and Thomas Chirnside Primary School is 1196th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.