California Gully Primary School vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.4 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
St Peter's School
North Bendigo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | California Gully Primary School California Gully VIC | St Peter's School North Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1254 of 1,290 | #879 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4340 of 4,908 | #2705 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 181 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 98 | 60 / 72 |
| 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% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 20% |
| Suburb | California Gully 3556 | North Bendigo 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au | www.spbendigo.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 27.1).
- •St Peter's School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.8).
- •California Gully Primary School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 132.
- •California Gully Primary School is a government school while St Peter's 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 California Gully Primary School better than St Peter's School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's School ranks higher (49.8 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 St Peter's School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between California Gully and North Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
California Gully Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's School has 5.9.
How do California Gully Primary School and St Peter's School rank in VIC?
California Gully Primary School is 1254th of 1,290 and St Peter's School is 879th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.