Buln Buln Primary School vs Drouin West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buln Buln Primary School
Buln Buln · Government primary · Prep-6
143 students · ICSEA 1000
Drouin West Primary School
Drouin West · Government primary · Prep-6
239 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC | Drouin West Primary School Drouin West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,290 | #936 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3065 of 4,908 | #2914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 114 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Buln Buln 3821 | Drouin West 3818 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au | www.drouinwest.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Drouin West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.0 vs 45.2).
- •Buln Buln Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drouin West Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 143.
- •Drouin West Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Buln Buln Primary School better than Drouin West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Drouin West Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 45.2 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 Buln Buln Primary School and Drouin West Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Buln Buln and Drouin West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buln Buln Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Drouin West Primary School has 12.6.
How do Buln Buln Primary School and Drouin West Primary School rank in VIC?
Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 and Drouin West Primary School is 936th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.