Glengala Primary School vs Gunbower Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 209 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glengala Primary School
Sunshine West · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 921
Gunbower Primary School
Gunbower · Government primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Glengala Primary School Sunshine West VIC | Gunbower Primary School Gunbower VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1271 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4465 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 75 | 18 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Gunbower 3566 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Campaspe |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.glengala.vic.edu.au/ | www.gunbowerps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gunbower Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 25.4).
- •Gunbower Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.8).
- •Glengala Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 34.
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 Glengala Primary School better than Gunbower Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gunbower Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 25.4 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 Glengala Primary School and Gunbower Primary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Gunbower in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glengala Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gunbower Primary School has 8.3.
How do Glengala Primary School and Gunbower Primary School rank in VIC?
Glengala Primary School is 1271st of 1,290 and Gunbower Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.