Bundalaguah Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.5 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
St Patrick's School
Stratford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Bundalaguah Primary School Bundalaguah VIC | St Patrick's School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #837 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 26 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 19 | 79 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bundalaguah 3851 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bundyps.vic.edu.au | www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 31.9).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundalaguah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 14.3).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 26.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -21%).
- •Bundalaguah Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Bundalaguah Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (52.1 vs 31.9 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 St Patrick's School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Bundalaguah and Stratford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundalaguah Primary School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 14.3.
How do Bundalaguah Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Bundalaguah Primary School is unranked and St Patrick's School is 837th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.