Spring Gully Primary School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.2 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 Therese's School
Kennington · Catholic primary · Prep-6
460 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Spring Gully Primary School Bendigo VIC | St Therese's School Kennington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,290 | #445 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #924 of 4,908 | #1123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 460 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 204 | 226 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 32.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Kennington 3550 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stkennington.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spring Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 68.9).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 426.
- •Spring Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
- •Spring Gully Primary School is a government school while St Therese'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 Therese's School?
On the Success Index, Spring Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.9 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 Spring Gully Primary School and St Therese's School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Kennington 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 Therese's School has 14.3.
How do Spring Gully Primary School and St Therese's School rank in VIC?
Spring Gully Primary School is 381st of 1,290 and St Therese's School is 445th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.