Port Fairy Consolidated School vs Wattle Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 271 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Port Fairy · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1055
Wattle Glen Primary School
Wattle Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Port Fairy Consolidated School Port Fairy VIC | Wattle Glen Primary School Wattle Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 1,290 | #521 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1589 of 4,908 | #1435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 72 | 54 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Port Fairy 3284 | Wattle Glen 3096 |
| Council area | Moyne | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pfc.vic.edu.au | www.wattlegps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wattle Glen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 63.7).
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 147.
- •Wattle Glen Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% vs -24%).
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 Port Fairy Consolidated School better than Wattle Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wattle Glen Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 63.7 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 Port Fairy Consolidated School and Wattle Glen Primary School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Port Fairy and Wattle Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Fairy Consolidated School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Glen Primary School has 13.1.
How do Port Fairy Consolidated School and Wattle Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Port Fairy Consolidated School is 567th of 1,290 and Wattle Glen Primary School is 521st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.