Tyabb Primary School vs Wallaroo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tyabb Primary School
Tyabb · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 1027
Wallaroo Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Tyabb Primary School Tyabb VIC | Wallaroo Primary School Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #770 of 1,290 | #1282 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2304 of 4,908 | #4622 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 425 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 213 | 42 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 24% |
| Suburb | Tyabb 3913 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tyabbps.vic.edu.au | wallaroops.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tyabb Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 23.1).
- •Tyabb Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wallaroo Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.7).
- •Tyabb Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 85.
- •Tyabb Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
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 Tyabb Primary School better than Wallaroo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tyabb Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 23.1 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 Tyabb Primary School and Wallaroo Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Tyabb and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tyabb Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallaroo Primary School has 9.2.
How do Tyabb Primary School and Wallaroo Primary School rank in VIC?
Tyabb Primary School is 770th of 1,290 and Wallaroo Primary School is 1282nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.