Big Hill Primary School vs St Monica's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 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
St Monica's School
Kangaroo Flat · Catholic primary · Prep-6
284 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Big Hill Primary School Big Hill VIC | St Monica's School Kangaroo Flat VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1113 of 1,290 | #810 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3569 of 4,908 | #2442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 130 | 149 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Big Hill 3555 | Kangaroo Flat 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bighillps.vic.edu.au | www.smkangarooflat.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's School scores higher on the Success Index (53.6 vs 38.0).
- •St Monica's School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •St Monica's School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 221.
- •Big Hill Primary School is a government school while St Monica's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Monica's School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's School ranks higher (53.6 vs 38.0 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 St Monica's School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Big Hill and Kangaroo Flat in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Big Hill Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's School has 13.7.
How do Big Hill Primary School and St Monica's School rank in VIC?
Big Hill Primary School is 1113th of 1,290 and St Monica's School is 810th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.