Buln Buln Primary School vs Neerim South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.5 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
Neerim South Primary School
Neerim South · Government primary · Prep-6
148 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC | Neerim South Primary School Neerim South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,290 | #972 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3065 of 4,908 | #3038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 72 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Buln Buln 3821 | Neerim South 3831 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au | www.neerimsouthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.2 vs 45.6).
- •Buln Buln Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Neerim South Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 143.
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 Neerim South 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 Buln Buln Primary School and Neerim South Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Buln Buln and Neerim South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buln Buln Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Neerim South Primary School has 12.5.
How do Buln Buln Primary School and Neerim South Primary School rank in VIC?
Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 and Neerim South Primary School is 972nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.