California Gully Primary School vs Eaglehawk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
California Gully Primary School
California Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 913
Eaglehawk Primary School
Eaglehawk · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 869
| Measure | California Gully Primary School California Gully VIC | Eaglehawk Primary School Eaglehawk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1254 of 1,290 | #1263 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4340 of 4,908 | #4417 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 98 | 80 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 869 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 19% |
| Suburb | California Gully 3556 | Eaglehawk 3556 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au | www.eaglehawkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.1 vs 26.2).
- •California Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaglehawk Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.8).
- •California Gully Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 159.
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 California Gully Primary School better than Eaglehawk Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are California Gully Primary School and Eaglehawk Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between California Gully and Eaglehawk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
California Gully Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaglehawk Primary School has 10.1.
How do California Gully Primary School and Eaglehawk Primary School rank in VIC?
California Gully Primary School is 1254th of 1,290 and Eaglehawk Primary School is 1263rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.