Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton vs Grahamvale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton
Shepparton · Government primary · Prep-6
589 students · ICSEA 951
Grahamvale Primary School
Grahamvale · Government primary · Prep-6
352 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Grahamvale Primary School Grahamvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1187 of 1,290 | #649 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3866 of 4,908 | #1908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 589 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 310 | 187 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Grahamvale 3631 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au | www.grahamvaleps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Grahamvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 33.5).
- •Grahamvale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 589 students compared with 352.
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 Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton better than Grahamvale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Grahamvale Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 33.5 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 Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton and Grahamvale Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Grahamvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grahamvale Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton and Grahamvale Primary School rank in VIC?
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is 1187th of 1,290 and Grahamvale Primary School is 649th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.