Bairnsdale Primary School vs Bairnsdale West 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.
Bairnsdale Primary School
Bairnsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 892
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bairnsdale Primary School Bairnsdale VIC | Bairnsdale West Primary School Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1245 of 1,290 | #1199 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4270 of 4,908 | #3941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 118 | 162 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bairnsdale754ps.vic.edu.au/ | www.bwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 28.0).
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bairnsdale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 260.
- •Bairnsdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 7%).
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 Bairnsdale Primary School better than Bairnsdale West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bairnsdale West Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 28.0 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 Bairnsdale Primary School and Bairnsdale West Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bairnsdale Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bairnsdale West Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bairnsdale Primary School and Bairnsdale West Primary School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale Primary School is 1245th of 1,290 and Bairnsdale West Primary School is 1199th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.