Bandiana Primary School vs Buln Buln Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 234 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
Buln Buln Primary School
Buln Buln · Government primary · Prep-6
143 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #978 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #3065 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 56 / 87 |
| 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% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Buln Buln 3821 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bandiana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 45.2).
- •Buln Buln Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Bandiana Primary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 143.
- •Bandiana Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
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 Buln Buln Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bandiana Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 45.2 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 Buln Buln Primary School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Bandiana and Buln Buln in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bandiana Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Buln Buln Primary School has 12.8.
How do Bandiana Primary School and Buln Buln Primary School rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.