Bundalaguah Primary School vs Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 9.0 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
Stratford Primary School
Stratford · Government primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Bundalaguah Primary School Bundalaguah VIC | Stratford Primary School Stratford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1019 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3202 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 26 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 19 | 45 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bundalaguah 3851 | Stratford 3862 |
| Council area | Wellington | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bundyps.vic.edu.au | www.stratps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Stratford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 31.9).
- •Stratford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundalaguah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 11.2).
- •Stratford Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 26.
- •Stratford Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Stratford Primary School ranks higher (43.3 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 Stratford Primary School?
About 9.0 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 Stratford Primary School has 11.2.
How do Bundalaguah Primary School and Stratford Primary School rank in VIC?
Bundalaguah Primary School is unranked and Stratford Primary School is 1019th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.