Riverwalk Primary School vs Thomas Chirnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Thomas Chirnside Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Riverwalk Primary School Werribee VIC | Thomas Chirnside Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 1,290 | #1196 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 4,908 | #3929 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 917 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 470 | 132 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 162 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +456% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.8 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.facebook.com/riverwalkps/ | www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverwalk Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 32.9).
- •Riverwalk Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Riverwalk Primary School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 295.
- •Riverwalk Primary School has grown faster over five years (456% vs -34%).
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 Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riverwalk Primary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 32.9 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 Thomas Chirnside Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Riverwalk Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 12.9.
How do Riverwalk Primary School and Thomas Chirnside Primary School rank in VIC?
Riverwalk Primary School is 524th of 1,290 and Thomas Chirnside Primary School is 1196th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.