St Monica's School vs Victory Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Monica's School
Wodonga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
511 students · ICSEA 1040
Victory Lutheran College
West Wodonga · Independent combined · Prep-12
906 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | St Monica's School Wodonga VIC | Victory Lutheran College West Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #577 of 1,290 | #143 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1627 of 4,908 | #536 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 511 | 906 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 274 | 482 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 55 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.9% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 64.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 41.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | West Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | smwodonga.catholic.edu.au | www.vlc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 55.7).
- •Victory Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Victory Lutheran College is the larger school with 906 students compared with 511.
- •Victory Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -3%).
- •St Monica's School is a catholic school while Victory Lutheran College 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 Monica's School better than Victory Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, St Monica's School ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.7 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 Monica's School and Victory Lutheran College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and West Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Monica's School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Victory Lutheran College has 14.1.
How do St Monica's School and Victory Lutheran College rank in VIC?
St Monica's School is 577th of 1,290 and Victory Lutheran College is 143rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.