Moomba Park Primary School vs Wangaratta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 192 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moomba Park Primary School
Fawkner · Government primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 1018
Wangaratta Primary School
Wangaratta · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Moomba Park Primary School Fawkner VIC | Wangaratta Primary School Wangaratta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 1,290 | #710 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1901 of 4,908 | #2114 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 118 | 73 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Fawkner 3060 | Wangaratta 3676 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Wangaratta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.moombaparkps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wangps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moomba Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 57.7).
- •Moomba Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Moomba Park Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 148.
- •Wangaratta Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -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 Moomba Park Primary School better than Wangaratta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moomba Park Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 57.7 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 Moomba Park Primary School and Wangaratta Primary School?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Fawkner and Wangaratta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moomba Park Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wangaratta Primary School has 12.6.
How do Moomba Park Primary School and Wangaratta Primary School rank in VIC?
Moomba Park Primary School is 646th of 1,290 and Wangaratta Primary School is 710th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.