St Augustine's School vs Wodonga Senior 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 Augustine's School
Wodonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
318 students · ICSEA 1041
Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Wodonga · Government high school · 7-12
1,348 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | St Augustine's School Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Senior Secondary College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #747 of 1,290 | #239 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2228 of 4,908 | #829 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 318 | 1,348 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 159 | 706 / 642 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 347 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 21 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 127.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 87.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sawodonga.catholic.edu.au | www.wssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's School scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 45.9).
- •St Augustine's School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 318.
- •Wodonga Senior Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -5%).
- •St Augustine's School is a catholic school while Wodonga Senior 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 Augustine's School better than Wodonga Senior Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's School ranks higher (56.4 vs 45.9 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 St Augustine's School and Wodonga Senior Secondary College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Senior Secondary College has 10.4.
How do St Augustine's School and Wodonga Senior Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Augustine's School is 747th of 1,290 and Wodonga Senior Secondary College is 239th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.