Bona Vista Primary School vs Darnum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bona Vista Primary School
Bona Vista · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 916
Darnum Primary School
Darnum · Government primary · Prep-6
175 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Bona Vista Primary School Bona Vista VIC | Darnum Primary School Darnum VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #829 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 10 | 72 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bona Vista 3820 | Darnum 3822 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bonavistaprimary.vic.edu.au | www.darnumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darnum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 16.2).
- •Darnum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darnum Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 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 Bona Vista Primary School better than Darnum Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darnum Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 16.2 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 Bona Vista Primary School and Darnum Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bona Vista and Darnum in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bona Vista Primary School and Darnum Primary School rank in VIC?
Bona Vista Primary School is unranked and Darnum Primary School is 829th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.