Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton vs Shepparton Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
Shepparton Christian College
Shepparton · Independent combined · Prep-12
326 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton Shepparton VIC | Shepparton Christian College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1187 of 1,290 | #134 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3866 of 4,908 | #494 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 589 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 310 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 35 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 2% |
| Suburb | Shepparton 3632 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | Greater Shepparton | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au | www.scc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Shepparton Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 33.5).
- •Shepparton Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shepparton Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is the larger school with 589 students compared with 326.
- •Shepparton Christian College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -9%).
- •Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is a government school while Shepparton Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Shepparton Christian College?
On the Success Index, Shepparton Christian College ranks higher (58.1 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 Shepparton Christian College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shepparton and Shepparton 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 Shepparton Christian College has 10.8.
How do Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton and Shepparton Christian College rank in VIC?
Bourchier Street Primary School Shepparton is 1187th of 1,290 and Shepparton Christian College is 134th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.