Bolinda Primary School vs Fairhills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 67 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolinda Primary School
Bolinda · Government primary · Prep-6
48 students · ICSEA 1004
Fairhills Primary School
Ferntree Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Bolinda Primary School Bolinda VIC | Fairhills Primary School Ferntree Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #863 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2643 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 48 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 23 | 37 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bolinda 3432 | Ferntree Gully 3156 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Knox |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bolindaps.vic.edu.au/ | www.fairhillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bolinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 50.7).
- •Bolinda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Fairhills Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 48.
- •Bolinda Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -29%).
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 Bolinda Primary School better than Fairhills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bolinda Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 50.7 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 Bolinda Primary School and Fairhills Primary School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Bolinda and Ferntree Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolinda Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairhills Primary School has 11.0.
How do Bolinda Primary School and Fairhills Primary School rank in VIC?
Bolinda Primary School is unranked and Fairhills Primary School is 863rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.