Bandiana Primary School vs Baranduda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bandiana Primary School
Bandiana · Government primary · Prep-6
280 students · ICSEA 1000
Baranduda Primary School
Baranduda · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | Baranduda Primary School Baranduda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #1134 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #3658 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 72 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Baranduda 3691 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.baranps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bandiana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 36.7).
- •Bandiana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baranduda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Bandiana Primary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 162.
- •Bandiana Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -29%).
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 Bandiana Primary School better than Baranduda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bandiana Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 36.7 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 Bandiana Primary School and Baranduda Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bandiana and Baranduda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bandiana Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Baranduda Primary School has 12.5.
How do Bandiana Primary School and Baranduda Primary School rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and Baranduda Primary School is 1134th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.