Noble Park Secondary College vs Wallarano Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noble Park Secondary College
Noble Park · Government high school · 7-12
592 students · ICSEA 902
Wallarano Primary School
Noble Park · Government primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Noble Park Secondary College Noble Park VIC | Wallarano Primary School Noble Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 348 | #1197 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1279 of 1,472 | #3931 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 277 | 290 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 61 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 25 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 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.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au | www.wallarano-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wallarano Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 26.2).
- •Wallarano Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Wallarano Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 592.
- •Noble Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (23% 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 Secondary College better than Wallarano Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wallarano Primary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.2 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 Noble Park Secondary College and Wallarano Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Noble Park and Noble Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noble Park Secondary College has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallarano Primary School has 13.8.
How do Noble Park Secondary College and Wallarano Primary School rank in VIC?
Noble Park Secondary College is 334th of 348 and Wallarano Primary School is 1197th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.