Goonawarra Primary School vs Salesian College Sunbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goonawarra Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
351 students · ICSEA 999
Salesian College Sunbury
Sunbury · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,720 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Goonawarra Primary School Sunbury VIC | Salesian College Sunbury Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1021 of 1,290 | #70 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3210 of 4,908 | #161 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 1,720 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 183 | 840 / 880 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 348 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 231 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 159.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 88.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunbury 3429 | Sunbury 3429 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goonawarra.vic.edu.au/ | www.scr.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salesian College Sunbury scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 43.2).
- •Salesian College Sunbury has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salesian College Sunbury has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Salesian College Sunbury is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 351.
- •Salesian College Sunbury has grown faster over five years (29% vs -19%).
- •Goonawarra Primary School is a government school while Salesian College Sunbury is a catholic 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 Goonawarra Primary School better than Salesian College Sunbury?
On the Success Index, Salesian College Sunbury ranks higher (75.3 vs 43.2 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 Goonawarra Primary School and Salesian College Sunbury?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunbury and Sunbury in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goonawarra Primary School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salesian College Sunbury has 10.8.
How do Goonawarra Primary School and Salesian College Sunbury rank in VIC?
Goonawarra Primary School is 1021st of 1,290 and Salesian College Sunbury is 70th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.