Wonthaggi North Primary School vs Wonthaggi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Wonthaggi North Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 942
Wonthaggi Primary School
Wonthaggi · Government primary · Prep-6
371 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Wonthaggi North Primary School Wonthaggi VIC | Wonthaggi Primary School Wonthaggi VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1221 of 1,290 | #934 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4118 of 4,908 | #2909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 151 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 70 | 173 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wonthaggi 3995 | Wonthaggi 3995 |
| Council area | Bass Coast | Bass Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wonthagginorthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wonthaggips.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wonthaggi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 30.1).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wonthaggi North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.7).
- •Wonthaggi Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 151.
- •Wonthaggi Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -15%).
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 Wonthaggi North Primary School better than Wonthaggi Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wonthaggi Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 30.1 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 Wonthaggi North Primary School and Wonthaggi Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wonthaggi and Wonthaggi in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Wonthaggi North Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wonthaggi Primary School has 14.7.
How do Wonthaggi North Primary School and Wonthaggi Primary School rank in VIC?
Wonthaggi North Primary School is 1221st of 1,290 and Wonthaggi Primary School is 934th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.