Buln Buln Primary School vs Marist-Sion College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.9 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
Marist-Sion College
Warragul · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC | Marist-Sion College Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,290 | #125 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3065 of 4,908 | #379 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 143 | 1,063 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 537 / 526 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 219 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 96.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 62.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Buln Buln 3821 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au | www.mscw.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist-Sion College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 45.2).
- •Marist-Sion College has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist-Sion College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.8).
- •Marist-Sion College is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 143.
- •Marist-Sion College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -12%).
- •Buln Buln Primary School is a government school while Marist-Sion College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Marist-Sion College?
On the Success Index, Marist-Sion College ranks higher (66.0 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 Marist-Sion College?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Buln Buln and Warragul in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buln Buln Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist-Sion College has 11.0.
How do Buln Buln Primary School and Marist-Sion College rank in VIC?
Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 and Marist-Sion College is 125th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.