Boisdale Consolidated School vs Bolwarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 472 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boisdale Consolidated School
Boisdale · Government primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 979
Bolwarra Primary School
Bolwarra · Government primary · Prep-6
36 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Boisdale Consolidated School Boisdale VIC | Bolwarra Primary School Bolwarra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3297 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 36 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 91 | 18 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Boisdale 3860 | Bolwarra 3305 |
| Council area | Wellington | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.boisdalecs.vic.edu.au | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boisdale Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 40.4).
- •Bolwarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 13.8).
- •Boisdale Consolidated School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 36.
- •Boisdale Consolidated School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -51%).
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 Boisdale Consolidated School better than Bolwarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boisdale Consolidated School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.4 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 Boisdale Consolidated School and Bolwarra Primary School?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Boisdale and Bolwarra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boisdale Consolidated School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bolwarra Primary School has 6.8.
How do Boisdale Consolidated School and Bolwarra Primary School rank in VIC?
Boisdale Consolidated School is 1045th of 1,290 and Bolwarra Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.