Braybrook College vs Sunshine North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braybrook College
Braybrook · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 977
Sunshine North Primary School
Sunshine North · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Braybrook College Braybrook VIC | Sunshine North Primary School Sunshine North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 348 | #1020 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 1,472 | #3203 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,373 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 638 / 735 | 111 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 224 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 214 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 31 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 8.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.9 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Braybrook 3019 | Sunshine North 3020 |
| Council area | Maribyrnong | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.braybrooksc.vic.edu.au | www.sunshinenps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Braybrook College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 43.3).
- •Braybrook College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.6).
- •Braybrook College is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 234.
- •Braybrook College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -11%).
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 Braybrook College better than Sunshine North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Braybrook College ranks higher (47.7 vs 43.3 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 Braybrook College and Sunshine North Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Braybrook and Sunshine North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braybrook College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine North Primary School has 9.2.
How do Braybrook College and Sunshine North Primary School rank in VIC?
Braybrook College is 226th of 348 and Sunshine North Primary School is 1020th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.