Kangaroo Flat Primary School vs Specimen Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kangaroo Flat Primary School
Kangaroo Flat · Government primary · Prep-6
313 students · ICSEA 908
Specimen Hill Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Kangaroo Flat Primary School Kangaroo Flat VIC | Specimen Hill Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1176 of 1,290 | #1239 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3839 of 4,908 | #4220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 313 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 152 | 101 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kangaroo Flat 3555 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au | www.shps1316.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 28.8).
- •Specimen Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 234.
- •Kangaroo Flat Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -24%).
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 Kangaroo Flat Primary School better than Specimen Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kangaroo Flat Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 28.8 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 Kangaroo Flat Primary School and Specimen Hill Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kangaroo Flat and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kangaroo Flat Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Specimen Hill Primary School has 11.8.
How do Kangaroo Flat Primary School and Specimen Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Kangaroo Flat Primary School is 1176th of 1,290 and Specimen Hill Primary School is 1239th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.