Eaglehawk North Primary School vs Maiden Gully Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk North Primary School
Eaglehawk · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 958
Maiden Gully Primary School
Maiden Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
551 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Eaglehawk North Primary School Eaglehawk VIC | Maiden Gully Primary School Maiden Gully VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1273 of 1,290 | #904 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4494 of 4,908 | #2792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 269 | 551 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 133 | 277 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Maiden Gully 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ehnps.vic.edu.au | www.maidengullyps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maiden Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 25.0).
- •Maiden Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maiden Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Maiden Gully Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 269.
- •Maiden Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -27%).
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 Eaglehawk North Primary School better than Maiden Gully Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maiden Gully Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 25.0 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 Eaglehawk North Primary School and Maiden Gully Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Maiden Gully in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk North Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maiden Gully Primary School has 14.4.
How do Eaglehawk North Primary School and Maiden Gully Primary School rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk North Primary School is 1273rd of 1,290 and Maiden Gully Primary School is 904th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.