Thomastown Primary School vs Thomastown West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Thomastown Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 967
Thomastown West Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Thomastown Primary School Thomastown VIC | Thomastown West Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1076 of 1,290 | #1070 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3415 of 4,908 | #3393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 176 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 86 | 108 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.thomastownps.vic.edu.au | www.thomwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.2 vs 40.5).
- •Thomastown West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomastown West Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 176.
- •Thomastown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -35%).
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 Thomastown Primary School better than Thomastown West Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Thomastown Primary School and Thomastown West Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Thomastown and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thomastown Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown West Primary School has 11.4.
How do Thomastown Primary School and Thomastown West Primary School rank in VIC?
Thomastown Primary School is 1076th of 1,290 and Thomastown West Primary School is 1070th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.