Spring Gully Primary School vs St Francis of the Fields School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Gully Primary School
Bendigo · Government primary · Prep-6
426 students · ICSEA 1056
St Francis of the Fields School
Strathfieldsaye · Catholic primary · Prep-6
614 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Spring Gully Primary School Bendigo VIC | St Francis of the Fields School Strathfieldsaye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,290 | #360 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #924 of 4,908 | #847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 204 | 307 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Strathfieldsaye 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfstrathfieldsaye.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.0 vs 71.8).
- •St Francis of the Fields School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of the Fields School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 426.
- •Spring Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 0%).
- •Spring Gully Primary School is a government school while St Francis of the Fields 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 Spring Gully Primary School better than St Francis of the Fields School?
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 Spring Gully Primary School and St Francis of the Fields School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spring Gully Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of the Fields School has 14.4.
How do Spring Gully Primary School and St Francis of the Fields School rank in VIC?
Spring Gully Primary School is 381st of 1,290 and St Francis of the Fields School is 360th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.