Norris Bank Primary School vs Northside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Northside Christian College
Bundoora · Independent combined · Prep-12
643 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Norris Bank Primary School Bundoora VIC | Northside Christian College Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #940 of 1,290 | #91 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2922 of 4,908 | #312 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 110 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 63 | 313 / 330 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 10.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | norrisbkps.vic.edu.au | www.ncc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 46.9).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norris Bank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 643 students compared with 110.
- •Northside Christian College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 2%).
- •Norris Bank Primary School is a government school while Northside Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Northside Christian College?
On the Success Index, Northside Christian College ranks higher (67.6 vs 46.9 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 Norris Bank Primary School and Northside Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bundoora and Bundoora in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norris Bank Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northside Christian College has 13.8.
How do Norris Bank Primary School and Northside Christian College rank in VIC?
Norris Bank Primary School is 940th of 1,290 and Northside Christian College is 91st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.