Golden Square Primary School vs Thomastown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 121 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
Thomastown Primary School
Thomastown · Government primary · Prep-6
176 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Golden Square Primary School Golden Square VIC | Thomastown Primary School Thomastown VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,290 | #1076 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3685 of 4,908 | #3415 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 262 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 119 | 90 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Golden Square 3555 | Thomastown 3074 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsquareps.vic.edu.au/ | www.thomastownps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Thomastown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.2 vs 36.3).
- •Golden Square Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.6).
- •Golden Square Primary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 176.
- •Thomastown Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Thomastown Primary School?
On the Success Index, Thomastown Primary School ranks higher (40.2 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 Thomastown Primary School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Golden Square and Thomastown in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Golden Square Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomastown Primary School has 11.6.
How do Golden Square Primary School and Thomastown Primary School rank in VIC?
Golden Square Primary School is 1144th of 1,290 and Thomastown Primary School is 1076th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.