Bethanga Primary School vs Daylesford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 296 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bethanga Primary School
Bethanga · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 1022
Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Bethanga Primary School Bethanga VIC | Daylesford Primary School Daylesford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #783 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 22 | 111 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +76% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bethanga 3691 | Daylesford 3460 |
| Council area | Towong | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bethanga.vic.edu.au | www.daylesps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 54.7).
- •Bethanga Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.5).
- •Daylesford Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 37.
- •Bethanga Primary School has grown faster over five years (76% 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 Bethanga Primary School better than Daylesford 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 Bethanga Primary School and Daylesford Primary School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Bethanga and Daylesford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bethanga Primary School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Daylesford Primary School has 10.5.
How do Bethanga Primary School and Daylesford Primary School rank in VIC?
Bethanga Primary School is unranked and Daylesford Primary School is 783rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.