Spring Gully Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.7 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 Joseph's School
Quarry Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Spring Gully Primary School Bendigo VIC | St Joseph's School Quarry Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,290 | #594 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #924 of 4,908 | #1692 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 204 | 104 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Quarry Hill 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjquarryhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spring Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 62.6).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spring Gully Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 234.
- •Spring Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
- •Spring Gully Primary School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Spring Gully Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Spring Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 62.6 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 Spring Gully Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Quarry Hill 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 Joseph's School has 14.4.
How do Spring Gully Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Spring Gully Primary School is 381st of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 594th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.