Girton Grammar School vs Golden Square Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girton Grammar School
Bendigo · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,195 students · ICSEA 1148
Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Girton Grammar School Bendigo VIC | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 239 | #1144 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #220 of 1,259 | #3685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,195 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 586 / 609 | 143 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 33 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 16.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.8 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.girton.vic.edu.au | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Girton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 36.3).
- •Girton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Girton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 262.
- •Girton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -34%).
- •Girton Grammar School is a independent school while Golden Square Primary School is a government 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 Girton Grammar School better than Golden Square Primary School?
On the Success Index, Girton Grammar School ranks higher (72.1 vs 36.3 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 Girton Grammar School and Golden Square Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girton Grammar School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Square Primary School has 11.0.
How do Girton Grammar School and Golden Square Primary School rank in VIC?
Girton Grammar School is 72nd of 239 and Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.