Merrijig Primary School vs Wendouree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 220 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merrijig Primary School
Merrijig · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 918
Wendouree Primary School
Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
116 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Merrijig Primary School Merrijig VIC | Wendouree Primary School Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1267 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4453 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 9 | 62 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 12% |
| Suburb | Merrijig 3723 | Wendouree 3355 |
| Council area | Mansfield | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.merrijigps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wendoureeps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wendouree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 17.4).
- •Merrijig Primary School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wendouree Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 16.
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 Merrijig Primary School better than Wendouree Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wendouree Primary School ranks higher (25.7 vs 17.4 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 Merrijig Primary School and Wendouree Primary School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Merrijig and Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Merrijig Primary School and Wendouree Primary School rank in VIC?
Merrijig Primary School is unranked and Wendouree Primary School is 1267th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.