Victory Lutheran College vs Wodonga West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.8 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 West Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Victory Lutheran College West Wodonga VIC | Wodonga West Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 239 | #1145 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #536 of 1,259 | #3688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 906 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 424 | 137 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 55 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.3 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | West Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.vlc.vic.edu.au | www.wodongawestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Victory Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 36.3).
- •Victory Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Victory Lutheran College is the larger school with 906 students compared with 289.
- •Wodonga West Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 15%).
- •Victory Lutheran College is a independent school while Wodonga West Primary School 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 West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Victory Lutheran College ranks higher (55.7 vs 36.3 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 West Primary School?
About 2.8 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 West Primary School has 13.3.
How do Victory Lutheran College and Wodonga West Primary School rank in VIC?
Victory Lutheran College is 143rd of 239 and Wodonga West Primary School is 1145th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.