Epsom Primary School vs Weeroona College Bendigo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epsom Primary School
Epsom · Government primary · Prep-6
425 students · ICSEA 967
Weeroona College Bendigo
Bendigo · Government high school · 7-12
812 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Epsom Primary School Epsom VIC | Weeroona College Bendigo Bendigo VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #987 of 1,290 | #307 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3089 of 4,908 | #1050 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 425 | 812 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 200 | 365 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 33.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Epsom 3551 | Bendigo 3552 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.epsomps.vic.edu.au/ | www.weeroona.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Epsom Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 35.6).
- •Epsom Primary School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Weeroona College Bendigo has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Weeroona College Bendigo is the larger school with 812 students compared with 425.
- •Epsom Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 10%).
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 Epsom Primary School better than Weeroona College Bendigo?
On the Success Index, Epsom Primary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 35.6 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 Epsom Primary School and Weeroona College Bendigo?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Epsom and Bendigo in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epsom Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weeroona College Bendigo has 10.7.
How do Epsom Primary School and Weeroona College Bendigo rank in VIC?
Epsom Primary School is 987th of 1,290 and Weeroona College Bendigo is 307th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.