Roxburgh Homestead Primary School vs Warrnambool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 229 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
Roxburgh Park · Government primary · Prep-6
334 students · ICSEA 963
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Roxburgh Homestead Primary School Roxburgh Park VIC | Warrnambool Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1207 of 1,290 | #1177 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4005 of 4,908 | #3843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 334 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 183 | 201 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Roxburgh Park 3064 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Hume | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.roxhomesteadps.vic.edu.au | www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warrnambool Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 31.7).
- •Roxburgh Homestead Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Warrnambool Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 334.
- •Warrnambool Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -43%).
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 Roxburgh Homestead Primary School better than Warrnambool Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warrnambool Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 31.7 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 Roxburgh Homestead Primary School and Warrnambool Primary School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Roxburgh Park and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool Primary School has 13.5.
How do Roxburgh Homestead Primary School and Warrnambool Primary School rank in VIC?
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School is 1207th of 1,290 and Warrnambool Primary School is 1177th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.