Buninyong Primary School vs Mount Clear College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buninyong Primary School
Buninyong · Government primary · Prep-6
567 students · ICSEA 1044
Mount Clear College
Mount Clear · Government high school · 7-12
982 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Buninyong Primary School Buninyong VIC | Mount Clear College Mount Clear VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #794 of 1,290 | #234 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2389 of 4,908 | #811 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 567 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 305 | 490 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 80.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 46.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Buninyong 3357 | Mount Clear 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.buninyongps.vic.edu.au | mountclearcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Buninyong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 46.4).
- •Buninyong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Clear College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Mount Clear College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 567.
- •Mount Clear College has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Buninyong Primary School better than Mount Clear College?
On the Success Index, Buninyong Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 46.4 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 Buninyong Primary School and Mount Clear College?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Buninyong and Mount Clear in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buninyong Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Clear College has 12.1.
How do Buninyong Primary School and Mount Clear College rank in VIC?
Buninyong Primary School is 794th of 1,290 and Mount Clear College is 234th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.