Goonawarra Primary School vs Sunbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.8 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
Sunbury Primary School
Sunbury · Government primary · Prep-6
400 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Goonawarra Primary School Sunbury VIC | Sunbury Primary School Sunbury VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1021 of 1,290 | #513 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3210 of 4,908 | #1413 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 351 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 183 | 189 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 13% |
| 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.sunburyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 43.2).
- •Sunbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonawarra Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Sunbury Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 351.
- •Sunbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -19%).
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 Sunbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sunbury Primary School ranks higher (65.6 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 Sunbury Primary School?
About 2.8 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 Sunbury Primary School has 15.1.
How do Goonawarra Primary School and Sunbury Primary School rank in VIC?
Goonawarra Primary School is 1021st of 1,290 and Sunbury Primary School is 513th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.