Barnawartha Primary School vs Middle Indigo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.5 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
Middle Indigo Primary School
Indigo Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Barnawartha Primary School Barnawartha VIC | Middle Indigo Primary School Indigo Valley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 34 | 7 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Barnawartha 3688 | Indigo Valley 3688 |
| Council area | Indigo | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | barnawarthaprimaryschool.com/ | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=2f4b5524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.2 vs 45.8).
- •Middle Indigo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barnawartha Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 16.
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 Middle Indigo Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnawartha Primary School and Middle Indigo Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Barnawartha and Indigo Valley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Barnawartha Primary School and Middle Indigo Primary School rank in VIC?
Barnawartha Primary School is unranked and Middle Indigo Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.