Bendigo Primary School vs Yea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 115 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bendigo Primary School
Bendigo · Government primary · Prep-6
196 students · ICSEA 1005
Yea Primary School
Yea · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Bendigo Primary School Bendigo VIC | Yea Primary School Yea VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #764 of 1,290 | #845 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2287 of 4,908 | #2593 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 196 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 106 | 62 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3552 | Yea 3717 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Murrindindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.benviolet.vic.edu.au | www.yeaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bendigo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 51.4).
- •Yea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Bendigo Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 128.
- •Bendigo Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -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 Bendigo Primary School better than Yea Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bendigo Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 51.4 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 Bendigo Primary School and Yea Primary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Yea in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bendigo Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yea Primary School has 11.7.
How do Bendigo Primary School and Yea Primary School rank in VIC?
Bendigo Primary School is 764th of 1,290 and Yea Primary School is 845th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.