Bullarto Primary School vs Monbulk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 117 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
Monbulk Primary School
Monbulk · Government primary · Prep-6
214 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Bullarto Primary School Bullarto VIC | Monbulk Primary School Monbulk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #745 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2224 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 20 | 94 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bullarto 3461 | Monbulk 3793 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bullartops.vic.edu.au | www.monbulkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.4 vs 56.4).
- •Bullarto Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.6).
- •Monbulk Primary School is the larger school with 214 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 Monbulk Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bullarto Primary School and Monbulk Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Bullarto and Monbulk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullarto Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monbulk Primary School has 12.6.
How do Bullarto Primary School and Monbulk Primary School rank in VIC?
Bullarto Primary School is unranked and Monbulk Primary School is 745th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.