Spring Gully Primary School vs Strathfieldsaye Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Strathfieldsaye · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Spring Gully Primary School Bendigo VIC | Strathfieldsaye Primary School Strathfieldsaye VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,290 | #687 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #924 of 4,908 | #2040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 204 | 252 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Strathfieldsaye 3551 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.strathps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Spring Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 58.7).
- •Spring Gully Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfieldsaye Primary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 426.
- •Spring Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -1%).
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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spring Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 58.7 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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School?
About 6.2 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 Strathfieldsaye Primary School has 14.0.
How do Spring Gully Primary School and Strathfieldsaye Primary School rank in VIC?
Spring Gully Primary School is 381st of 1,290 and Strathfieldsaye Primary School is 687th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.