Bundarra Primary School vs Portland South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 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
Portland South Primary School
Portland · Government primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Bundarra Primary School Portland VIC | Portland South Primary School Portland VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1279 of 1,290 | #1094 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4576 of 4,908 | #3499 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 86 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 47 | 67 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -46% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Portland 3305 | Portland 3305 |
| Council area | Glenelg | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bundarraps.vic.edu.au | www.portlandsthps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Portland South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 23.8).
- •Portland South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 897), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.1).
- •Portland South Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 86.
- •Portland South Primary School has grown faster over five years (48% 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 Portland South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Portland South Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 23.8 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 Bundarra Primary School and Portland South Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundarra Primary School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Portland South Primary School has 11.1.
How do Bundarra Primary School and Portland South Primary School rank in VIC?
Bundarra Primary School is 1279th of 1,290 and Portland South Primary School is 1094th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.