Marong Primary School vs Warrnambool East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 234 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marong Primary School
Marong · Government primary · Prep-6
235 students · ICSEA 994
Warrnambool East Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Marong Primary School Marong VIC | Warrnambool East Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #805 of 1,290 | #786 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2426 of 4,908 | #2361 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 235 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 114 | 229 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Marong 3515 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=3b4a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.weps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.8 vs 54.6).
- •Warrnambool East Primary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 235.
- •Marong Primary School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -3%).
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 Marong Primary School better than Warrnambool East 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 Marong Primary School and Warrnambool East Primary School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Marong and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marong Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool East Primary School has 12.0.
How do Marong Primary School and Warrnambool East Primary School rank in VIC?
Marong Primary School is 805th of 1,290 and Warrnambool East Primary School is 786th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.