Buln Buln Primary School vs Warragul North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.4 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
Warragul North Primary School
Warragul · Government primary · Prep-6
480 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Buln Buln Primary School Buln Buln VIC | Warragul North Primary School Warragul VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #978 of 1,290 | #859 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3065 of 4,908 | #2633 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 143 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 87 | 213 / 267 |
| 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% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Buln Buln 3821 | Warragul 3820 |
| Council area | Baw Baw | Baw Baw |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bulnbulnps.vic.edu.au | www.warragulnorthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warragul North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.2).
- •Warragul North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buln Buln Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Warragul North Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 143.
- •Buln Buln Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -22%).
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 Warragul North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Warragul North Primary School ranks higher (50.9 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 Warragul North Primary School?
About 5.4 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 Warragul North Primary School has 13.9.
How do Buln Buln Primary School and Warragul North Primary School rank in VIC?
Buln Buln Primary School is 978th of 1,290 and Warragul North Primary School is 859th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.