Wodonga Primary School vs Wodonga South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Wodonga Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
869 students · ICSEA 981
Wodonga South Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Wodonga Primary School Wodonga VIC | Wodonga South Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1085 of 1,290 | #1226 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3470 of 4,908 | #4137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 869 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 423 | 211 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.9 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wodonga 3689 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wodonga-ps.vic.edu.au | www.wodongasps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wodonga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 29.9).
- •Wodonga Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Wodonga Primary School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 416.
- •Wodonga Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -23%).
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 Primary School better than Wodonga South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wodonga Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 29.9 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 Wodonga Primary School and Wodonga South Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wodonga and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Wodonga Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga South Primary School has 11.5.
How do Wodonga Primary School and Wodonga South Primary School rank in VIC?
Wodonga Primary School is 1085th of 1,290 and Wodonga South Primary School is 1226th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.