Boisdale Consolidated School vs Briagolong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.8 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
Briagolong Primary School
Briagolong · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Boisdale Consolidated School Boisdale VIC | Briagolong Primary School Briagolong VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,290 | #1175 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3297 of 4,908 | #3832 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 187 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 91 | 43 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Boisdale 3860 | Briagolong 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.boisdalecs.vic.edu.au | www.briagps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boisdale Consolidated School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 34.1).
- •Boisdale Consolidated School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briagolong Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.8).
- •Boisdale Consolidated School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 84.
- •Briagolong Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -17%).
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 Briagolong Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boisdale Consolidated School ranks higher (41.8 vs 34.1 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 Briagolong Primary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Boisdale and Briagolong in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boisdale Consolidated School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Briagolong Primary School has 10.4.
How do Boisdale Consolidated School and Briagolong Primary School rank in VIC?
Boisdale Consolidated School is 1045th of 1,290 and Briagolong Primary School is 1175th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.