Maiden Gully Primary School vs Specimen Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Gully Primary School
Maiden Gully · Government primary · Prep-6
551 students · ICSEA 1009
Specimen Hill Primary School
Golden Square · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Maiden Gully Primary School Maiden Gully VIC | Specimen Hill Primary School Golden Square VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #904 of 1,290 | #1239 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2792 of 4,908 | #4220 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 551 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 274 | 101 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Maiden Gully 3551 | Golden Square 3555 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maidengullyps.vic.edu.au/ | www.shps1316.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Maiden Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 28.8).
- •Maiden Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Specimen Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •Maiden Gully Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 234.
- •Maiden Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Maiden Gully Primary School better than Specimen Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maiden Gully Primary School ranks higher (48.6 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 Maiden Gully Primary School and Specimen Hill Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Maiden Gully and Golden Square in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maiden Gully Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Specimen Hill Primary School has 11.8.
How do Maiden Gully Primary School and Specimen Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Maiden Gully Primary School is 904th of 1,290 and Specimen Hill Primary School is 1239th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.