Bundoora Primary School vs Dingley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundoora Primary School
Bundoora · Government primary · Prep-6
306 students · ICSEA 1063
Dingley Primary School
Dingley Village · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Bundoora Primary School Bundoora VIC | Dingley Primary School Dingley Village VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #356 of 1,290 | #614 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #833 of 4,908 | #1794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 306 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 186 | 177 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Dingley Village 3172 |
| Council area | Banyule | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bundooraps.vic.edu.au | www.dingleyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundoora Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 61.5).
- •Bundoora Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Dingley Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 306.
- •Bundoora Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -18%).
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 Bundoora Primary School better than Dingley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bundoora Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.5 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 Bundoora Primary School and Dingley Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Dingley Village in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundoora Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dingley Primary School has 15.1.
How do Bundoora Primary School and Dingley Primary School rank in VIC?
Bundoora Primary School is 356th of 1,290 and Dingley Primary School is 614th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.