Gunbower Primary School vs Hastings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 271 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunbower Primary School
Gunbower · Government primary · Prep-6
34 students · ICSEA 921
Hastings Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Gunbower Primary School Gunbower VIC | Hastings Primary School Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1274 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 34 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 16 | 65 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gunbower 3566 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Campaspe | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gunbowerps.vic.edu.au/ | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6f96c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Gunbower Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 24.7).
- •Gunbower Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.3).
- •Hastings Primary School is the larger school with 147 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 Gunbower Primary School better than Hastings Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gunbower Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.7 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 Gunbower Primary School and Hastings Primary School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Gunbower and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunbower Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hastings Primary School has 12.3.
How do Gunbower Primary School and Hastings Primary School rank in VIC?
Gunbower Primary School is unranked and Hastings Primary School is 1274th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.