Norris Bank Primary School vs Northern School For Autism
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norris Bank Primary School
Bundoora · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 992
Northern School For Autism
Reservoir · Government special · U
525 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Norris Bank Primary School Bundoora VIC | Northern School For Autism Reservoir VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #940 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2922 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 110 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 63 | 105 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 101.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 158.1 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Reservoir 3073 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Darebin |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | norrisbkps.vic.edu.au | www.northernautism.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Northern School For Autism has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northern School For Autism has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 11.6).
- •Northern School For Autism is the larger school with 525 students compared with 110.
- •Northern School For Autism has grown faster over five years (35% vs 2%).
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 Norris Bank Primary School better than Northern School For Autism?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Norris Bank Primary School and Northern School For Autism?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Reservoir in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norris Bank Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northern School For Autism has 5.1.
How do Norris Bank Primary School and Northern School For Autism rank in VIC?
Norris Bank Primary School is 940th of 1,290 and Northern School For Autism is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.