Wodonga Middle Years College vs Wodonga West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
Wodonga West Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC | Wodonga West Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 239 | #1145 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1159 of 1,259 | #3688 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 3-9 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 996 | 289 |
| Girls / boys | 490 / 506 | 137 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 321 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.4 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 71.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3690 | Wodonga 3689 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ | www.wodongawestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wodonga West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 26.3).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 289.
- •Wodonga West Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 4%).
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 Wodonga Middle Years College better than Wodonga West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wodonga West Primary School ranks higher (36.3 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 Wodonga Middle Years College and Wodonga West Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga West Primary School has 13.3.
How do Wodonga Middle Years College and Wodonga West Primary School rank in VIC?
Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 and Wodonga West Primary School is 1145th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.