Bandiana Primary School vs Wodonga Middle Years College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.1 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
Wodonga Middle Years College
Wodonga · Government combined · 3-9
996 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | Wodonga Middle Years College Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #233 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #1159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 3-9 |
| Students | 280 | 996 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 490 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 321 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 77.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 71.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.wmyc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bandiana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 26.3).
- •Bandiana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Wodonga Middle Years College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 280.
- •Wodonga Middle Years College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
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 Wodonga Middle Years College?
On the Success Index, Bandiana Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 26.3 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 Wodonga Middle Years College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bandiana and Wodonga in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bandiana Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wodonga Middle Years College has 12.7.
How do Bandiana Primary School and Wodonga Middle Years College rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and Wodonga Middle Years College is 233rd of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.