Williamstown High School vs Williamstown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 428 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,527 students · ICSEA 1112
Williamstown Primary School
Williamstown · Government primary · Prep-6
460 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Williamstown High School Williamstown VIC | Williamstown Primary School Williamstown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 348 | #429 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #252 of 1,472 | #1081 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,527 | 460 |
| Girls / boys | 706 / 821 | 212 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 264 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 242 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 32 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 10.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 113.8 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Williamstown 3016 | Williamstown 3016 |
| Council area | Hobsons Bay | Hobsons Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.willihigh.vic.edu.au | www.williamstownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Williamstown High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 69.3).
- •Williamstown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Williamstown High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •Williamstown High School is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 460.
- •Williamstown High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -13%).
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 Williamstown High School better than Williamstown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Williamstown High School ranks higher (71.5 vs 69.3 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 Williamstown High School and Williamstown Primary School?
About 428 m in a straight line, between Williamstown and Williamstown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Williamstown High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Williamstown Primary School has 15.5.
How do Williamstown High School and Williamstown Primary School rank in VIC?
Williamstown High School is 97th of 348 and Williamstown Primary School is 429th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.