Swan Hill Primary School vs Wonthaggi North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 405 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Swan Hill Primary School
Swan Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 942
Wonthaggi North Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Swan Hill Primary School Swan Hill VIC | Wonthaggi North Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1097 of 1,290 | #1221 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3508 of 4,908 | #4118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 516 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 262 | 81 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.1 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Swan Hill 3585 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Swan Hill | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.swanhillps.vic.edu.au | www.wonthagginorthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Swan Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 30.1).
- •Swan Hill Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 151.
- •Swan Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -15%).
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 Swan Hill Primary School better than Wonthaggi North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Swan Hill Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.1 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 Swan Hill Primary School and Wonthaggi North Primary School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Swan Hill and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Swan Hill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonthaggi North Primary School has 12.0.
How do Swan Hill Primary School and Wonthaggi North Primary School rank in VIC?
Swan Hill Primary School is 1097th of 1,290 and Wonthaggi North Primary School is 1221st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.