Bullarto Primary School vs Gordon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bullarto Primary School
Bullarto · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1032
Gordon Primary School
Gordon · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Bullarto Primary School Bullarto VIC | Gordon Primary School Gordon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #667 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1963 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 20 | 70 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bullarto 3461 | Gordon 3345 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Moorabool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bullartops.vic.edu.au | www.gordonps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gordon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 56.4).
- •Bullarto Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 13.2).
- •Gordon Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 28.
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 Bullarto Primary School better than Gordon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gordon Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.4 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 Bullarto Primary School and Gordon Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Bullarto and Gordon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullarto Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gordon Primary School has 13.2.
How do Bullarto Primary School and Gordon Primary School rank in VIC?
Bullarto Primary School is unranked and Gordon Primary School is 667th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.