Officer Primary School vs Wandong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 85 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Officer Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1010
Wandong Primary School
Wandong · Government primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Officer Primary School Officer VIC | Wandong Primary School Wandong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #877 of 1,290 | #793 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2693 of 4,908 | #2388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 73 | 219 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Officer 3809 | Wandong 3758 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.officerps.vic.edu.au | www.wandongps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wandong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 49.9).
- •Wandong Primary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 141.
- •Wandong Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -29%).
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 Officer Primary School better than Wandong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wandong Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 49.9 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 Officer Primary School and Wandong Primary School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Officer and Wandong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Officer Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandong Primary School has 14.3.
How do Officer Primary School and Wandong Primary School rank in VIC?
Officer Primary School is 877th of 1,290 and Wandong Primary School is 793rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.