Buchan Primary School vs Macclesfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buchan Primary School
Buchan · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 1017
Macclesfield Primary School
Macclesfield · Government primary · Prep-6
133 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Buchan Primary School Buchan VIC | Macclesfield Primary School Macclesfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #815 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2460 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 23 | 133 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 14 | 49 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Buchan 3885 | Macclesfield 3782 |
| Council area | East Gippsland | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buchanps.vic.edu.au | www.macclesfieldps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Buchan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 53.4).
- •Buchan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.8).
- •Macclesfield Primary School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 23.
- •Buchan Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Buchan Primary School better than Macclesfield Primary School?
On the Success Index, Buchan Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 53.4 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 Buchan Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Buchan and Macclesfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buchan Primary School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macclesfield Primary School has 11.8.
How do Buchan Primary School and Macclesfield Primary School rank in VIC?
Buchan Primary School is unranked and Macclesfield Primary School is 815th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.