Caledonian Primary School vs Little Bendigo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caledonian Primary School
Brown Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1010
Little Bendigo Primary School
Nerrina · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Caledonian Primary School Brown Hill VIC | Little Bendigo Primary School Nerrina VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #723 of 1,290 | #951 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2146 of 4,908 | #2956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 215 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 105 | 37 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Brown Hill 3350 | Nerrina 3350 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.caledonianps.vic.edu.au | www.littlebendigops.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caledonian Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 46.5).
- •Caledonian Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caledonian Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Caledonian Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 84.
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 Caledonian Primary School better than Little Bendigo Primary School?
On the Success Index, Caledonian Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 46.5 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 Caledonian Primary School and Little Bendigo Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brown Hill and Nerrina in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caledonian Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Little Bendigo Primary School has 13.5.
How do Caledonian Primary School and Little Bendigo Primary School rank in VIC?
Caledonian Primary School is 723rd of 1,290 and Little Bendigo Primary School is 951st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.