Bandiana Primary School vs Grace Christian College Wodonga
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Grace Christian College Wodonga
Leneva · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | Grace Christian College Wodonga Leneva VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #147 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #584 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 280 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Leneva 3691 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.gcc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 49.1).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.4).
- •Bandiana Primary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 149.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has grown faster over five years (23% vs -6%).
- •Bandiana Primary School is a government school while Grace Christian College Wodonga is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Grace Christian College Wodonga?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian College Wodonga ranks higher (53.2 vs 49.1 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 Bandiana Primary School and Grace Christian College Wodonga?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bandiana and Leneva in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bandiana Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grace Christian College Wodonga has 8.6.
How do Bandiana Primary School and Grace Christian College Wodonga rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and Grace Christian College Wodonga is 147th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.