Nilma Primary School vs Woolsthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 310 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
Woolsthorpe Primary School
Woolsthorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
91 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Nilma Primary School Nilma VIC | Woolsthorpe Primary School Woolsthorpe VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1067 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3384 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 75 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 35 | 52 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nilma 3821 | Woolsthorpe 3276 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au | www.woolsthorpeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.1 vs 40.6).
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 75.
- •Woolsthorpe Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -4%).
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 Woolsthorpe Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nilma Primary School and Woolsthorpe Primary School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Nilma and Woolsthorpe in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nilma Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woolsthorpe Primary School has 10.6.
How do Nilma Primary School and Woolsthorpe Primary School rank in VIC?
Nilma Primary School is unranked and Woolsthorpe Primary School is 1067th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.