Bairnsdale West Primary School vs California Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 321 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale · Government primary · Prep-6
328 students · ICSEA 913
California Gully Primary School
California Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bairnsdale West Primary School Bairnsdale VIC | California Gully Primary School California Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1199 of 1,290 | #1254 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3941 of 4,908 | #4340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 328 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 166 | 83 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bairnsdale 3875 | California Gully 3556 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bwestps.vic.edu.au | www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 27.1).
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Bairnsdale West Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 181.
- •California Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% 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 West Primary School better than California Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bairnsdale West Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.1 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 Bairnsdale West Primary School and California Gully Primary School?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Bairnsdale and California Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bairnsdale West Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and California Gully Primary School has 13.8.
How do Bairnsdale West Primary School and California Gully Primary School rank in VIC?
Bairnsdale West Primary School is 1199th of 1,290 and California Gully Primary School is 1254th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.