Baranduda Primary School vs Healesville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 208 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
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Baranduda Primary School Baranduda VIC | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1134 of 1,290 | #1086 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3658 of 4,908 | #3472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 162 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 90 | 99 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Baranduda 3691 | Healesville 3777 |
| Council area | Wodonga | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baranps.vic.edu.au/ | www.hps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 36.7).
- •Baranduda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 162.
- •Healesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -29%).
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 Healesville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Healesville Primary School ranks higher (39.3 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 Healesville Primary School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Baranduda and Healesville in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baranduda Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Healesville Primary School has 16.1.
How do Baranduda Primary School and Healesville Primary School rank in VIC?
Baranduda Primary School is 1134th of 1,290 and Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.