Bandiana Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.6 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
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Baranduda · Catholic primary · Prep-6
528 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | St Francis of Assisi Primary School Baranduda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #399 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #999 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 528 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 276 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 40.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Baranduda 3691 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.sfwodonga.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 49.1).
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 280.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has grown faster over five years (62% vs -6%).
- •Bandiana Primary School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi Primary School is a catholic 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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks higher (70.2 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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
About 2.6 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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 12.9.
How do Bandiana Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and St Francis of Assisi Primary School is 399th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.