Buangor Primary School vs Fitzroy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 166 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buangor Primary School
Buangor · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 1028
Fitzroy Primary School
Fitzroy · Government primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Buangor Primary School Buangor VIC | Fitzroy Primary School Fitzroy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #446 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1150 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 9 | 91 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | – | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Buangor 3375 | Fitzroy 3065 |
| Council area | Ararat | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buangor-ps.vic.edu.au | www.fitzroyprimaryschool.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fitzroy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 54.7).
- •Fitzroy Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 16.
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 Buangor Primary School better than Fitzroy Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fitzroy Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.7 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 Buangor Primary School and Fitzroy Primary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Buangor and Fitzroy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Buangor Primary School and Fitzroy Primary School rank in VIC?
Buangor Primary School is unranked and Fitzroy Primary School is 446th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.