St Monica's School vs Wodonga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Wodonga Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
869 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | St Monica's School Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #577 of 1,290 | #1085 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1627 of 4,908 | #3470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 511 | 869 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 274 | 446 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 59.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | smwodonga.catholic.edu.au | www.wodonga-ps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 39.4).
- •St Monica's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Wodonga Primary School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 511.
- •St Monica's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -8%).
- •St Monica's School is a catholic school while Wodonga 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 Monica's School better than Wodonga Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's School ranks higher (63.2 vs 39.4 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 Monica's School and Wodonga Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and 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 Wodonga Primary School has 14.5.
How do St Monica's School and Wodonga Primary School rank in VIC?
St Monica's School is 577th of 1,290 and Wodonga Primary School is 1085th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.