St John's School vs Warrnambool West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's School
Dennington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1009
Warrnambool West Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
138 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | St John's School Dennington VIC | Warrnambool West Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #682 of 1,290 | #1219 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2030 of 4,908 | #4089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 273 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 132 | 69 / 69 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 22% |
| Suburb | Dennington 3280 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Warrnambool | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjdennington.catholic.edu.au | www.warrnamboolwestps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 30.5).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrnambool West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 138.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 1%).
- •St John's School is a catholic school while Warrnambool West Primary School 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 John's School better than Warrnambool West Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (58.8 vs 30.5 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 St John's School and Warrnambool West Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dennington and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool West Primary School has 12.1.
How do St John's School and Warrnambool West Primary School rank in VIC?
St John's School is 682nd of 1,290 and Warrnambool West Primary School is 1219th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.