Bandiana Primary School vs Wodonga South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 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 South Primary School
Wodonga · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Bandiana Primary School Bandiana VIC | Wodonga South Primary School Wodonga VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #895 of 1,290 | #1226 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2761 of 4,908 | #4137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 280 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 211 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bandiana 3691 | Wodonga 3690 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bandips.vic.edu.au | www.wodongasps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bandiana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 29.9).
- •Bandiana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wodonga South Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Wodonga South Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 280.
- •Bandiana Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -23%).
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 South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bandiana Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 29.9 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 South Primary School?
About 3.3 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 South Primary School has 11.5.
How do Bandiana Primary School and Wodonga South Primary School rank in VIC?
Bandiana Primary School is 895th of 1,290 and Wodonga South Primary School is 1226th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.