Powlett River Primary School vs Wonthaggi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Powlett River Primary School
Dalyston · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
371 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Powlett River Primary School Dalyston VIC | Wonthaggi Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #934 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 25 | 173 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Dalyston 3992 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.powlett.vic.edu.au/ | www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wonthaggi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 41.2).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Powlett River Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.7).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 47.
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 Powlett River Primary School better than Wonthaggi Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wonthaggi Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 41.2 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 Powlett River Primary School and Wonthaggi Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dalyston and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Powlett River Primary School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonthaggi Primary School has 14.7.
How do Powlett River Primary School and Wonthaggi Primary School rank in VIC?
Powlett River Primary School is unranked and Wonthaggi Primary School is 934th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.