Noble Park English Language School vs Wallarano Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noble Park English Language School
Noble Park · Government special · Prep-12
847 students · ICSEA 880
Wallarano Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Noble Park English Language School Noble Park VIC | Wallarano Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 847 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 463 | 290 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 81 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 880 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 114.6 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noble Park 3174 | Noble Park 3174 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nobleparkels.vic.edu.au | www.wallarano-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wallarano Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park English Language School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 13.8).
- •Noble Park English Language School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 606.
- •Noble Park English Language School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -10%).
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 Noble Park English Language School better than Wallarano 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 Noble Park English Language School and Wallarano Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noble Park English Language School has 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallarano Primary School has 13.8.
How do Noble Park English Language School and Wallarano Primary School rank in VIC?
Noble Park English Language School is unranked and Wallarano Primary School is 1197th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.