Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School vs Wandong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
Wallan · Catholic primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 1039
Wandong Primary School
Wandong · Government primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School Wallan VIC | Wandong Primary School Wandong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 1,290 | #793 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1992 of 4,908 | #2388 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 698 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 362 | 219 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +139% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wallan 3756 | Wandong 3758 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | ourladywallan.catholic.edu.au/ | www.wandongps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 54.3).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wandong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 488.
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (139% vs 9%).
- •Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wandong Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School better than Wandong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 54.3 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 Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School and Wandong Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Wallan and Wandong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandong Primary School has 14.3.
How do Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School and Wandong Primary School rank in VIC?
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 1,290 and Wandong Primary School is 793rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.