Buln Buln Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 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
St Joseph's School
Warragul · Catholic primary · Prep-6
335 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC | St Joseph's School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,290 | #698 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3065 of 4,908 | #2072 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 187 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Buln Buln 3821 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au | www.stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 45.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buln Buln Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 143.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
- •Buln Buln Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School 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 St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (58.3 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 St Joseph's School?
About 7.0 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 St Joseph's School has 16.9.
How do Buln Buln Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 698th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.