New Gisborne Primary School vs Wonga Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 67 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New Gisborne Primary School
New Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1080
Wonga Park Primary School
Wonga Park · Government primary · Prep-6
412 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | New Gisborne Primary School New Gisborne VIC | Wonga Park Primary School Wonga Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 1,290 | #522 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1549 of 4,908 | #1439 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 412 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 233 | 216 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Wonga Park 3115 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newgisps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wongapark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wonga Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.3 vs 64.0).
- •Wonga Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •New Gisborne Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 412.
- •Wonga Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -28%).
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 New Gisborne Primary School better than Wonga Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wonga Park Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 64.0 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 New Gisborne Primary School and Wonga Park Primary School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Wonga Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Gisborne Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonga Park Primary School has 12.9.
How do New Gisborne Primary School and Wonga Park Primary School rank in VIC?
New Gisborne Primary School is 549th of 1,290 and Wonga Park Primary School is 522nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.