Preston West Primary School vs Williamstown North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Preston West Primary School
Preston · Government primary · Prep-6
670 students · ICSEA 1135
Williamstown North Primary School
Williamstown · Government primary · Prep-6
601 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Preston West Primary School Preston VIC | Williamstown North Primary School Williamstown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 1,290 | #227 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 4,908 | #463 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 670 | 601 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 357 | 281 / 320 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Preston 3072 | Williamstown 3016 |
| Council area | Darebin | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prestonwest.vic.edu.au | www.willynthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.6 vs 76.1).
- •Williamstown North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Preston West Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 601.
- •Preston West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Preston West Primary School better than Williamstown North Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Preston West Primary School and Williamstown North Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Preston and Williamstown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Preston West Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Williamstown North Primary School has 13.7.
How do Preston West Primary School and Williamstown North Primary School rank in VIC?
Preston West Primary School is 240th of 1,290 and Williamstown North Primary School is 227th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.