Spotswood Primary School vs Wembley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spotswood Primary School
Spotswood · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 1117
Wembley Primary School
Yarraville · Government primary · Prep-6
626 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Spotswood Primary School Spotswood VIC | Wembley Primary School Yarraville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 1,290 | #342 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 4,908 | #794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 160 | 324 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Spotswood 3015 | Yarraville 3013 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Maribyrnong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.spotswoodps.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=285a5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Spotswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.5 vs 72.5).
- •Spotswood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spotswood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Wembley Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 289.
- •Spotswood Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -14%).
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 Spotswood Primary School better than Wembley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spotswood Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 72.5 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 Spotswood Primary School and Wembley Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Spotswood and Yarraville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spotswood Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wembley Primary School has 14.9.
How do Spotswood Primary School and Wembley Primary School rank in VIC?
Spotswood Primary School is 123rd of 1,290 and Wembley Primary School is 342nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.