Bullarto Primary School vs Trentham District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.9 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
Trentham District Primary School
Trentham · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Bullarto Primary School Bullarto VIC | Trentham District Primary School Trentham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #305 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 85 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 20 | 35 / 50 |
| 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 | – | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bullarto 3461 | Trentham 3458 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bullartops.vic.edu.au | www.trenthamps.vic.edu.au/TDPS/Home.html |
The verdict
- •Trentham District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 56.4).
- •Trentham District Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bullarto Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 9.4).
- •Trentham District Primary School is the larger school with 85 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 Trentham District Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trentham District Primary School ranks higher (73.6 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 Trentham District Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Bullarto and Trentham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullarto Primary School has 6.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trentham District Primary School has 9.4.
How do Bullarto Primary School and Trentham District Primary School rank in VIC?
Bullarto Primary School is unranked and Trentham District Primary School is 305th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.