Buangor Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 173 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
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Buangor Primary School Buangor VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 9 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Buangor 3375 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Ararat | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buangor-ps.vic.edu.au | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Watsonia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 54.7).
- •Buangor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Watsonia Primary School is the larger school with 63 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 Watsonia Primary School?
On the Success Index, Watsonia Primary School ranks higher (56.8 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 Watsonia Primary School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Buangor and Watsonia 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 Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Buangor Primary School is unranked and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.