St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School vs Wilandra Rise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 918 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Cranbourne East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
711 students · ICSEA 1073
Wilandra Rise Primary School
Clyde North · Government primary · Prep-6
1,139 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School Cranbourne East VIC | Wilandra Rise Primary School Clyde North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #520 of 1,290 | #1167 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1434 of 4,908 | #3778 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 711 | 1,139 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 344 | 527 / 612 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 130 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 56.4 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cranbourne East 3977 | Clyde North 3978 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au/ | www.wilandrariseps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 35.0).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wilandra Rise Primary School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 711.
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wilandra Rise 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School better than Wilandra Rise Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 35.0 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School and Wilandra Rise Primary School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Cranbourne East and Clyde North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wilandra Rise Primary School has 16.2.
How do St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School and Wilandra Rise Primary School rank in VIC?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 520th of 1,290 and Wilandra Rise Primary School is 1167th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.