Bunyip Primary School vs Columba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 680 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunyip Primary School
Bunyip · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 994
Columba Catholic School
Bunyip · Catholic primary · Prep-6
291 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Bunyip Primary School Bunyip VIC | Columba Catholic School Bunyip VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1081 of 1,290 | #790 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3445 of 4,908 | #2372 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 176 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 95 | 141 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bunyip 3815 | Bunyip 3815 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bunyipps.vic.edu.au | www.bunyip.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Columba Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 39.6).
- •Columba Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Columba Catholic School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 176.
- •Columba Catholic School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -19%).
- •Bunyip Primary School is a government school while Columba Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Bunyip Primary School better than Columba Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Columba Catholic School ranks higher (54.4 vs 39.6 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 Bunyip Primary School and Columba Catholic School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Bunyip and Bunyip in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunyip Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Columba Catholic School has 14.7.
How do Bunyip Primary School and Columba Catholic School rank in VIC?
Bunyip Primary School is 1081st of 1,290 and Columba Catholic School is 790th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.