Big Hill Primary School vs Golden Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Big Hill Primary School
Big Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 980
Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Big Hill Primary School Big Hill VIC | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1113 of 1,290 | #1144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3569 of 4,908 | #3685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 130 | 143 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Big Hill 3555 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bighillps.vic.edu.au | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Big Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 36.3).
- •Big Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.9).
- •Golden Square Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 221.
- •Big Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -34%).
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 Big Hill Primary School better than Golden Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Big Hill Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 36.3 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 Big Hill Primary School and Golden Square Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Big Hill and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Big Hill Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Square Primary School has 11.0.
How do Big Hill Primary School and Golden Square Primary School rank in VIC?
Big Hill Primary School is 1113th of 1,290 and Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.