Mickleham Primary School vs Wayi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mickleham Primary School
Mickleham · Government primary · Prep-6
255 students · ICSEA 987
Wayi School
Craigieburn · Government special · U
192 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Mickleham Primary School Mickleham VIC | Wayi School Craigieburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1049 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3314 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 255 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 147 | 48 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mickleham 3064 | Craigieburn 3064 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.micklehamps.vic.edu.au | wayischool.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wayi School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wayi School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 12.4).
- •Mickleham Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 192.
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 Mickleham Primary School better than Wayi 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 Mickleham Primary School and Wayi School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Mickleham and Craigieburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mickleham Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wayi School has 4.9.
How do Mickleham Primary School and Wayi School rank in VIC?
Mickleham Primary School is 1049th of 1,290 and Wayi School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.