Bundarra Primary School vs Morwell Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 422 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundarra Primary School
Portland · Government primary · Prep-6
86 students · ICSEA 897
Morwell Park Primary School
Morwell · Government primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Bundarra Primary School Portland VIC | Morwell Park Primary School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1279 of 1,290 | #1275 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4576 of 4,908 | #4526 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 86 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 47 | 184 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 26.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bundarraps.vic.edu.au | www.morwellparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.8 vs 24.6).
- •Bundarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Morwell Park Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 86.
- •Morwell Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -46%).
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 Bundarra Primary School better than Morwell Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bundarra Primary School and Morwell Park Primary School?
About 422 km in a straight line, between Portland and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundarra Primary School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morwell Park Primary School has 11.2.
How do Bundarra Primary School and Morwell Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Bundarra Primary School is 1279th of 1,290 and Morwell Park Primary School is 1275th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.