Bridgewater Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater On Loddon · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 941
St Mary's School
Inglewood · Catholic primary · Prep-6
18 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater On Loddon VIC | St Mary's School Inglewood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 13 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 7 | 7 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater On Loddon 3516 | Inglewood 3517 |
| Council area | Loddon | Loddon |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bwaterps.vic.edu.au | www.sminglewood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 21.9).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 18 students compared with 13.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (45.4 vs 21.9 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 Bridgewater Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater On Loddon and Inglewood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Bridgewater Primary School is unranked and St Mary's School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.