Cavendish Primary School vs Norris Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 265 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Primary School
Cavendish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 992
Norris Bank Primary School
Bundoora · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Cavendish Primary School Cavendish VIC | Norris Bank Primary School Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #940 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2922 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 47 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Cavendish 3314 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cavendishps.vic.edu.au/ | norrisbkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.6 vs 46.9).
- •Cavendish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.6).
- •Norris Bank Primary School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 32.
- •Norris Bank Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Cavendish Primary School better than Norris Bank 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 Cavendish Primary School and Norris Bank Primary School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Cavendish and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Primary School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norris Bank Primary School has 11.6.
How do Cavendish Primary School and Norris Bank Primary School rank in VIC?
Cavendish Primary School is unranked and Norris Bank Primary School is 940th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.