Rutherglen Primary School vs Wandin Yallock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 213 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherglen Primary School
Rutherglen · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1007
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Wandin North · Government primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Rutherglen Primary School Rutherglen VIC | Wandin Yallock Primary School Wandin North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #864 of 1,290 | #880 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2645 of 4,908 | #2707 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 177 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 88 | 64 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 9.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rutherglen 3685 | Wandin North 3139 |
| Council area | Indigo | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.rutherglenps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wandinyallockps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.7 vs 49.8).
- •Rutherglen Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 132.
- •Wandin Yallock Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -13%).
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 Rutherglen Primary School better than Wandin Yallock 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 Rutherglen Primary School and Wandin Yallock Primary School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Rutherglen and Wandin North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rutherglen Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wandin Yallock Primary School has 13.6.
How do Rutherglen Primary School and Wandin Yallock Primary School rank in VIC?
Rutherglen Primary School is 864th of 1,290 and Wandin Yallock Primary School is 880th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.