Bridgewood Primary School vs Castlemaine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewood Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1054
Castlemaine Primary School
Castlemaine · Government primary · Prep-6
178 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Bridgewood Primary School Officer VIC | Castlemaine Primary School Castlemaine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 1,290 | #554 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1022 of 4,908 | #1556 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 570 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 290 | 87 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Officer 3809 | Castlemaine 3450 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bridgewood.vic.edu.au/ | www.castlemaineps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 63.9).
- •Bridgewood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Bridgewood Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 178.
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 Bridgewood Primary School better than Castlemaine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bridgewood Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 63.9 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 Bridgewood Primary School and Castlemaine Primary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Officer and Castlemaine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bridgewood Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Castlemaine Primary School has 14.4.
How do Bridgewood Primary School and Castlemaine Primary School rank in VIC?
Bridgewood Primary School is 406th of 1,290 and Castlemaine Primary School is 554th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.