Bundalaguah Primary School vs Maffra Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundalaguah Primary School
Bundalaguah · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 941
Maffra Secondary College
Maffra · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Bundalaguah Primary School Bundalaguah VIC | Maffra Secondary College Maffra VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #326 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1225 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 26 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 19 | 280 / 269 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bundalaguah 3851 | Maffra 3860 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bundyps.vic.edu.au | www.maffrasc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundalaguah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.9 vs 28.3).
- •Maffra Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundalaguah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 12.1).
- •Maffra Secondary College is the larger school with 549 students compared with 26.
- •Maffra Secondary College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -21%).
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 Bundalaguah Primary School better than Maffra Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bundalaguah Primary School ranks higher (31.9 vs 28.3 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 Bundalaguah Primary School and Maffra Secondary College?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bundalaguah and Maffra in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundalaguah Primary School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maffra Secondary College has 12.1.
How do Bundalaguah Primary School and Maffra Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bundalaguah Primary School is unranked and Maffra Secondary College is 326th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.