Ngarri Primary School vs Wyndham Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ngarri Primary School
Manor Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
779 students · ICSEA 1055
Wyndham Vale Primary School
Wyndham Vale · Government primary · Prep-6
1,081 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Ngarri Primary School Manor Lakes VIC | Wyndham Vale Primary School Wyndham Vale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 1,290 | #804 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1164 of 4,908 | #2413 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 779 | 1,081 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 382 | 531 / 550 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 130 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.0 | 74.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 36.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Manor Lakes 3024 | Wyndham Vale 3024 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngarrips.vic.edu.au/ | wyndhamvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ngarri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 54.0).
- •Ngarri Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarri Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Wyndham Vale Primary School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 779.
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 Ngarri Primary School better than Wyndham Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ngarri Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 54.0 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 Ngarri Primary School and Wyndham Vale Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Manor Lakes and Wyndham Vale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarri Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyndham Vale Primary School has 14.4.
How do Ngarri Primary School and Wyndham Vale Primary School rank in VIC?
Ngarri Primary School is 451st of 1,290 and Wyndham Vale Primary School is 804th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.