Thomastown Secondary College vs Thomastown West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 177 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Thomastown Secondary College
Thomastown · Government high school · 7-12
461 students · ICSEA 926
Thomastown West Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
204 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Thomastown Secondary College Thomastown VIC | Thomastown West Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #337 of 348 | #1070 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1328 of 1,472 | #3393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 461 | 204 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 251 | 108 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.5 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Thomastown 3074 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.thomassc.vic.edu.au | www.thomwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomastown West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 24.4).
- •Thomastown West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomastown Secondary College is the larger school with 461 students compared with 204.
- •Thomastown Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-23% 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 Secondary College better than Thomastown West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thomastown West Primary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 24.4 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 Thomastown Secondary College and Thomastown West Primary School?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Thomastown and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Thomastown Secondary College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown West Primary School has 11.4.
How do Thomastown Secondary College and Thomastown West Primary School rank in VIC?
Thomastown Secondary College is 337th of 348 and Thomastown West Primary School is 1070th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.