Norris Bank Primary School vs St Damian's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 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
St Damian's School
Bundoora · Catholic primary · Prep-6
378 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Norris Bank Primary School Bundoora VIC | St Damian's School Bundoora VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #940 of 1,290 | #517 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2922 of 4,908 | #1425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 110 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 63 | 192 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bundoora 3083 | Bundoora 3083 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | norrisbkps.vic.edu.au | www.sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Damian's School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 46.9).
- •St Damian's School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norris Bank Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •St Damian's School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 110.
- •Norris Bank Primary School is a government school while St Damian's School is a catholic 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 St Damian's School?
On the Success Index, St Damian's School ranks higher (65.5 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 St Damian's School?
About 1.4 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 St Damian's School has 14.4.
How do Norris Bank Primary School and St Damian's School rank in VIC?
Norris Bank Primary School is 940th of 1,290 and St Damian's School is 517th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.