Templeton Primary School vs Wantirna South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Templeton Primary School
Wantirna · Government primary · Prep-6
720 students · ICSEA 1136
Wantirna South Primary School
Wantirna South · Government primary · Prep-6
233 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Templeton Primary School Wantirna VIC | Wantirna South Primary School Wantirna South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #201 of 1,290 | #472 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #396 of 4,908 | #1277 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 720 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 364 | 107 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1136 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wantirna 3152 | Wantirna South 3152 |
| Council area | Knox | Knox |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.templetonps.vic.edu.au | www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Templeton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 67.2).
- •Templeton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wantirna South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
- •Templeton Primary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 233.
- •Templeton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -26%).
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 Templeton Primary School better than Wantirna South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Templeton Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 67.2 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 Templeton Primary School and Wantirna South Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wantirna and Wantirna South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Templeton Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wantirna South Primary School has 12.5.
How do Templeton Primary School and Wantirna South Primary School rank in VIC?
Templeton Primary School is 201st of 1,290 and Wantirna South Primary School is 472nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.