Baranduda Primary School vs Grace Christian College Wodonga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baranduda Primary School
Baranduda · Government primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 974
Grace Christian College Wodonga
Leneva · Independent combined · Prep-12
149 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Baranduda Primary School Baranduda VIC | Grace Christian College Wodonga Leneva VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1134 of 1,290 | #147 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3658 of 4,908 | #584 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 162 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 90 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 25 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Baranduda 3691 | Leneva 3691 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Wodonga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baranps.vic.edu.au/ | www.gcc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 36.7).
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Baranduda Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 149.
- •Grace Christian College Wodonga has grown faster over five years (23% vs -29%).
- •Baranduda 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 Baranduda Primary School better than Grace Christian College Wodonga?
On the Success Index, Grace Christian College Wodonga ranks higher (53.2 vs 36.7 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 Baranduda Primary School and Grace Christian College Wodonga?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Baranduda and Leneva in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baranduda Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grace Christian College Wodonga has 8.6.
How do Baranduda Primary School and Grace Christian College Wodonga rank in VIC?
Baranduda Primary School is 1134th of 1,290 and Grace Christian College Wodonga is 147th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.