Werribee Primary School vs Werribee Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 871 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Werribee Primary School
Werribee · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 1014
Werribee Secondary College
Werribee · Government high school · 7-12
1,637 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Werribee Primary School Werribee VIC | Werribee Secondary College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #782 of 1,290 | #116 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2339 of 4,908 | #343 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,637 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 285 | 822 / 815 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 254 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 251 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 130.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 33.9 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.werribeeps.vic.edu.au/ | www.werribeesc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Werribee Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 54.9).
- •Werribee Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Werribee Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Werribee Secondary College is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 531.
- •Werribee Secondary College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -10%).
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 Werribee Primary School better than Werribee Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Werribee Secondary College ranks higher (67.6 vs 54.9 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 Werribee Primary School and Werribee Secondary College?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Werribee Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werribee Secondary College has 12.6.
How do Werribee Primary School and Werribee Secondary College rank in VIC?
Werribee Primary School is 782nd of 1,290 and Werribee Secondary College is 116th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.