Nhill College vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 470 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nhill College
Nhill · Government combined · Prep-12
239 students · ICSEA 940
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Nhill College Nhill VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #212 of 239 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #979 of 1,259 | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 3-9 |
| Students | 239 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 117 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | Nhill 3418 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Hindmarsh | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nhillcollege.vic.edu.au | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nhill College scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 26.3).
- •Nhill College has the higher ICSEA (940 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nhill College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.7).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 239.
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 Nhill College better than Wodonga Middle Years College?
On the Success Index, Nhill College ranks higher (34.1 vs 26.3 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 Nhill College and Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Nhill and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nhill College has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Nhill College and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Nhill College is 212th of 239 and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.