Big Hill Primary School vs Tallangatta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 271 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
Tallangatta Primary School
Tallangatta · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Big Hill Primary School Big Hill VIC | Tallangatta Primary School Tallangatta VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1113 of 1,290 | #1102 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3569 of 4,908 | #3531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 221 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 130 | 44 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Big Hill 3555 | Tallangatta 3700 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Towong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bighillps.vic.edu.au | www.tallangattaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.0 vs 38.6).
- •Tallangatta Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Big Hill Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 90.
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 Tallangatta 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 Big Hill Primary School and Tallangatta Primary School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Big Hill and Tallangatta in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Big Hill Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallangatta Primary School has 12.2.
How do Big Hill Primary School and Tallangatta Primary School rank in VIC?
Big Hill Primary School is 1113th of 1,290 and Tallangatta Primary School is 1102nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.