California Gully Primary School vs Marist College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 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
Marist College Bendigo
Maiden Gully · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,203 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | California Gully Primary School California Gully VIC | Marist College Bendigo Maiden Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1254 of 1,290 | #154 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #4340 of 4,908 | #639 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 181 | 1,203 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 98 | 620 / 583 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 100.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 39.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 3% |
| Suburb | California Gully 3556 | Maiden Gully 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au | www.marist.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist College Bendigo scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 27.1).
- •Marist College Bendigo has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Marist College Bendigo is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 181.
- •California Gully Primary School is a government school while Marist College Bendigo 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 California Gully Primary School better than Marist College Bendigo?
On the Success Index, Marist College Bendigo ranks higher (50.8 vs 27.1 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 California Gully Primary School and Marist College Bendigo?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between California Gully and Maiden Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
California Gully Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist College Bendigo has 11.9.
How do California Gully Primary School and Marist College Bendigo rank in VIC?
California Gully Primary School is 1254th of 1,290 and Marist College Bendigo is 154th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.