Riverwalk Primary School vs Sorrento Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 48 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Riverwalk Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
917 students · ICSEA 1050
Sorrento Primary School
Sorrento · Government primary · Prep-6
280 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Riverwalk Primary School Werribee VIC | Sorrento Primary School Sorrento VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,290 | #626 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 4,908 | #1834 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 917 | 280 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 470 | 144 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 162 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +456% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Sorrento 3943 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.facebook.com/riverwalkps/ | www.sorrentops.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Riverwalk Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 61.1).
- •Sorrento Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Riverwalk Primary School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 280.
- •Riverwalk Primary School has grown faster over five years (456% vs -5%).
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 Riverwalk Primary School better than Sorrento Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riverwalk Primary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 61.1 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 Riverwalk Primary School and Sorrento Primary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Sorrento in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverwalk Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sorrento Primary School has 15.4.
How do Riverwalk Primary School and Sorrento Primary School rank in VIC?
Riverwalk Primary School is 524th of 1,290 and Sorrento Primary School is 626th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.