Northcote Primary School vs Westgarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 926 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote Primary School
Northcote · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 1166
Westgarth Primary School
Northcote · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1204
| Measure | Northcote Primary School Northcote VIC | Westgarth Primary School Northcote VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 1,290 | #144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 4,908 | #265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 303 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 153 | 272 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1204 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 80% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northcote 3070 | Northcote 3070 |
| Council area | Darebin | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northcoteps.vic.edu.au | www.wgps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westgarth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 77.5).
- •Westgarth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1204 vs 1166), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northcote Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Westgarth Primary School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 303.
- •Westgarth Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -23%).
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 Northcote Primary School better than Westgarth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westgarth Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 77.5 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 Northcote Primary School and Westgarth Primary School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Northcote and Northcote in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northcote Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westgarth Primary School has 15.4.
How do Northcote Primary School and Westgarth Primary School rank in VIC?
Northcote Primary School is 188th of 1,290 and Westgarth Primary School is 144th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.