Thomas Chirnside Primary School vs Warrnambool Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 196 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Chirnside Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 963
Warrnambool Primary School
Warrnambool · Government primary · Prep-6
370 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Thomas Chirnside Primary School Werribee VIC | Warrnambool Primary School Warrnambool VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1196 of 1,290 | #1177 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3929 of 4,908 | #3843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 163 | 201 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Warrnambool 3280 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au | www.warrnamboolps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warrnambool Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 32.9).
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Warrnambool Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 295.
- •Warrnambool Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -34%).
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 Thomas Chirnside Primary School better than Warrnambool Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warrnambool Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 32.9 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 Thomas Chirnside Primary School and Warrnambool Primary School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Warrnambool in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrnambool Primary School has 13.5.
How do Thomas Chirnside Primary School and Warrnambool Primary School rank in VIC?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School is 1196th of 1,290 and Warrnambool Primary School is 1177th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.