Buxton Primary School vs Tullamarine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Primary School
Buxton · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 997
Tullamarine Primary School
Tullamarine · Government primary · Prep-6
206 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Buxton Primary School Buxton VIC | Tullamarine Primary School Tullamarine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #938 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2917 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 22 | 113 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Buxton 3711 | Tullamarine 3043 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.buxtonps.vic.edu.au/ | www.tullaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Buxton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 47.0).
- •Buxton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Tullamarine Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 40.
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 Buxton Primary School better than Tullamarine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Buxton Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 47.0 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 Buxton Primary School and Tullamarine Primary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Tullamarine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Primary School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullamarine Primary School has 11.8.
How do Buxton Primary School and Tullamarine Primary School rank in VIC?
Buxton Primary School is unranked and Tullamarine Primary School is 938th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.