Eaglehawk Primary School vs Girgarre Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk Primary School
Eaglehawk · Government primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 869
Girgarre Primary School
Girgarre · Government primary · Prep-6
27 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Eaglehawk Primary School Eaglehawk VIC | Girgarre Primary School Girgarre VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1263 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4417 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 79 | 12 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 869 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Girgarre 3624 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.eaglehawkps.vic.edu.au | www.girgarreps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eaglehawk Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 19.9).
- •Eaglehawk Primary School has the higher ICSEA (869 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girgarre Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 10.1).
- •Eaglehawk Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 27.
- •Eaglehawk Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -29%).
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 Primary School better than Girgarre Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eaglehawk Primary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 19.9 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 Primary School and Girgarre Primary School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Girgarre in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk Primary School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Girgarre Primary School has 5.9.
How do Eaglehawk Primary School and Girgarre Primary School rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk Primary School is 1263rd of 1,290 and Girgarre Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.