Tyabb Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 62 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Tyabb Primary School Tyabb VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #770 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2304 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 425 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 213 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Tyabb 3913 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tyabbps.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Watsonia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 55.3).
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Tyabb Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 63.
- •Tyabb Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Watsonia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Watsonia Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 55.3 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 Watsonia Primary School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Tyabb and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tyabb Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Tyabb Primary School and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Tyabb Primary School is 770th of 1,290 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.