Bona Vista Primary School vs Warragul Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.9 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
Warragul Regional College
Warragul · Government high school · 7-12
662 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Bona Vista Primary School Bona Vista VIC | Warragul Regional College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #309 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1061 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 17 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 10 | 350 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bona Vista 3820 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bonavistaprimary.vic.edu.au | www.wrc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Warragul Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 16.2).
- •Warragul Regional College has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warragul Regional College is the larger school with 662 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 Warragul Regional College?
On the Success Index, Warragul Regional College ranks higher (35.0 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 Warragul Regional College?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bona Vista and Warragul 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 Warragul Regional College rank in VIC?
Bona Vista Primary School is unranked and Warragul Regional College is 309th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.