Numurkah Primary School vs Wunghnu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Numurkah Primary School
Numurkah · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 934
Wunghnu Primary School
Wunghnu · Government primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Numurkah Primary School Numurkah VIC | Wunghnu Primary School Wunghnu VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1236 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4208 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 69 | 17 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 19% |
| Suburb | Numurkah 3636 | Wunghnu 3635 |
| Council area | Moira | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.numurkahps.vic.edu.au | wunghnups.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Numurkah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 21.0).
- •Numurkah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wunghnu Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Numurkah Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 31.
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 Numurkah Primary School better than Wunghnu Primary School?
On the Success Index, Numurkah Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.0 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 Numurkah Primary School and Wunghnu Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Numurkah and Wunghnu in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Numurkah Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wunghnu Primary School has 10.3.
How do Numurkah Primary School and Wunghnu Primary School rank in VIC?
Numurkah Primary School is 1236th of 1,290 and Wunghnu Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.