St Andrew's School vs Wyndham Central Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1021
Wyndham Central Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,263 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | St Andrew's School Werribee VIC | Wyndham Central Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #533 of 1,290 | #325 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1472 of 4,908 | #1223 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 290 | 1,263 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 154 | 661 / 602 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 207 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 162 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 111.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sawerribee.catholic.edu.au | www.wyndhamcentralsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 28.4).
- •St Andrew's School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wyndham Central Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Wyndham Central Secondary College is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 290.
- •St Andrew's School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 1%).
- •St Andrew's School is a catholic school while Wyndham Central Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Andrew's School better than Wyndham Central Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's School ranks higher (64.8 vs 28.4 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 St Andrew's School and Wyndham Central Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrew's School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyndham Central Secondary College has 11.3.
How do St Andrew's School and Wyndham Central Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Andrew's School is 533rd of 1,290 and Wyndham Central Secondary College is 325th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.