Nilma Primary School vs Warragul Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nilma Primary School
Nilma · Government primary · Prep-6
75 students · ICSEA 979
Warragul Regional College
Warragul · Government high school · 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Nilma Primary School Nilma VIC | Warragul Regional College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #309 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1061 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 75 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 35 | 350 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Nilma 3821 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au | www.wrc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Nilma Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.1 vs 35.0).
- •Nilma Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nilma Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Warragul Regional College is the larger school with 662 students compared with 75.
- •Nilma Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -12%).
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 Nilma Primary School better than Warragul Regional College?
On the Success Index, Nilma Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 35.0 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 Nilma Primary School and Warragul Regional College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Nilma and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nilma Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warragul Regional College has 13.5.
How do Nilma Primary School and Warragul Regional College rank in VIC?
Nilma Primary School is unranked and Warragul Regional College is 309th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.