Golden Square Primary School vs Quarry Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Square Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
262 students · ICSEA 967
Quarry Hill Primary School
Quarry Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC | Quarry Hill Primary School Quarry Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,290 | #725 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3685 of 4,908 | #2156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 262 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 119 | 173 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Golden Square 3555 | Quarry Hill 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ | www.quarryhillps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Quarry Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 36.3).
- •Quarry Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Golden Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.4).
- •Quarry Hill Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 262.
- •Quarry Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -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 Golden Square Primary School better than Quarry Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Quarry Hill Primary School ranks higher (57.1 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 Golden Square Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Golden Square and Quarry Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Square Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quarry Hill Primary School has 15.4.
How do Golden Square Primary School and Quarry Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 and Quarry Hill Primary School is 725th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.