Parade College vs Watsonia North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parade College
Bundoora · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,968 students · ICSEA 1077
Watsonia North Primary School
Watsonia North · Government primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Parade College Bundoora VIC | Watsonia North Primary School Watsonia North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 348 | #436 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #89 of 1,472 | #1099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,968 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 1,959 | 254 / 287 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 363 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 279 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 189.5 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 95.6 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Watsonia North 3087 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.parade.vic.edu.au | www.wats-north.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parade College scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 69.1).
- •Watsonia North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parade College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Parade College is the larger school with 1,968 students compared with 541.
- •Parade College is a catholic school while Watsonia North 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 Parade College better than Watsonia North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Parade College ranks higher (78.7 vs 69.1 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 Parade College and Watsonia North Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Watsonia North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parade College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia North Primary School has 14.5.
How do Parade College and Watsonia North Primary School rank in VIC?
Parade College is 39th of 348 and Watsonia North Primary School is 436th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.