Thomas Chirnside Primary School vs Werribee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Werribee Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Thomas Chirnside Primary School Werribee VIC | Werribee Primary School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1196 of 1,290 | #782 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3929 of 4,908 | #2339 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 163 | 246 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.thomaschirnsideps.vic.edu.au | www.werribeeps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Werribee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 32.9).
- •Werribee Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Chirnside Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Werribee Primary School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 295.
- •Werribee Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Werribee Primary School?
On the Success Index, Werribee Primary School ranks higher (54.9 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 Werribee Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werribee Primary School has 13.8.
How do Thomas Chirnside Primary School and Werribee Primary School rank in VIC?
Thomas Chirnside Primary School is 1196th of 1,290 and Werribee Primary School is 782nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.