St Clare's Catholic Primary School vs Westbourne Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 834 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Truganina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
442 students · ICSEA 1069
Westbourne Grammar School
Truganina · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,121 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Truganina VIC | Westbourne Grammar School Truganina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #262 of 1,290 | #25 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #555 of 4,908 | #45 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 442 | 2,121 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 207 | 1,003 / 1,118 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 111 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 250 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 12% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 179.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 67.8 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Truganina 3029 | Truganina 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sctruganina.catholic.edu.au/ | www.westbournegrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Westbourne Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (84.7 vs 74.8).
- •Westbourne Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westbourne Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Westbourne Grammar School is the larger school with 2,121 students compared with 442.
- •Westbourne Grammar School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 18%).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Westbourne Grammar School is an independent 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School better than Westbourne Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Westbourne Grammar School ranks higher (84.7 vs 74.8 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School and Westbourne Grammar School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Truganina and Truganina in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westbourne Grammar School has 11.8.
How do St Clare's Catholic Primary School and Westbourne Grammar School rank in VIC?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 262nd of 1,290 and Westbourne Grammar School is 25th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.