Barnawartha Primary School vs Cavendish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 442 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnawartha Primary School
Barnawartha · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 991
Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Barnawartha Primary School Barnawartha VIC | Cavendish Primary School Cavendish VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 34 | 18 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Barnawartha 3688 | Cavendish 3314 |
| Council area | Indigo | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | barnawarthaprimaryschool.com/ | www.cavendishps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cavendish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 45.2).
- •Cavendish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cavendish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.8).
- •Barnawartha Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 32.
- •Barnawartha Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% 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 Barnawartha Primary School better than Cavendish Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cavendish Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 45.2 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 Barnawartha Primary School and Cavendish Primary School?
About 442 km in a straight line, between Barnawartha and Cavendish in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnawartha Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cavendish Primary School has 7.3.
How do Barnawartha Primary School and Cavendish Primary School rank in VIC?
Barnawartha Primary School is unranked and Cavendish Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.