Upper Plenty Primary School vs Wallan Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Upper Plenty Primary School
Upper Plenty · Government primary · Prep-6
202 students · ICSEA 987
Wallan Secondary College
Wallan · Government high school · 7-12
948 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Upper Plenty Primary School Upper Plenty VIC | Wallan Secondary College Wallan VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1061 of 1,290 | #292 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3369 of 4,908 | #1004 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 202 | 948 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 102 | 480 / 468 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 23 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 38.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Upper Plenty 3756 | Wallan 3756 |
| Council area | Mitchell | Mitchell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.upper-plenty-ps.vic.edu.au | www.wallansc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Upper Plenty Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 37.7).
- •Upper Plenty Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Plenty Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Wallan Secondary College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 202.
- •Wallan Secondary College has grown faster over five years (42% vs 2%).
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 Upper Plenty Primary School better than Wallan Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Upper Plenty Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 37.7 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 Upper Plenty Primary School and Wallan Secondary College?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Upper Plenty and Wallan in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Upper Plenty Primary School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wallan Secondary College has 14.2.
How do Upper Plenty Primary School and Wallan Secondary College rank in VIC?
Upper Plenty Primary School is 1061st of 1,290 and Wallan Secondary College is 292nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.