Victory Lutheran College vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Victory Lutheran College
West Wodonga · Independent combined · Prep-12
906 students · ICSEA 1070
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Victory Lutheran College West Wodonga VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 239 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #536 of 1,259 | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 3-9 |
| Students | 906 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 424 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.3 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 14% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vlc.vic.edu.au | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Victory Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 26.3).
- •Victory Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 906.
- •Victory Lutheran College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 4%).
- •Victory Lutheran College is a independent school while Wodonga Middle Years College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Victory Lutheran College better than Wodonga Middle Years College?
On the Success Index, Victory Lutheran College ranks higher (55.7 vs 26.3 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 Victory Lutheran College and Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between West Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Victory Lutheran College has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Victory Lutheran College and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Victory Lutheran College is 143rd of 239 and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.