Spring Gully Primary School vs Woodford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 232 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
Woodford Primary School
Woodford · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Spring Gully Primary School Bendigo VIC | Woodford Primary School Woodford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,290 | #627 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #924 of 4,908 | #1837 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 426 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 204 | 72 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bendigo 3550 | Woodford 3281 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Warrnambool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgps.vic.edu.au/ | www.woodfordps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spring Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 61.1).
- •Spring Gully Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 156.
- •Spring Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -25%).
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 Woodford Primary School?
On the Success Index, Spring Gully Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 61.1 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 Woodford Primary School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Bendigo and Woodford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Spring Gully Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodford Primary School has 13.6.
How do Spring Gully Primary School and Woodford Primary School rank in VIC?
Spring Gully Primary School is 381st of 1,290 and Woodford Primary School is 627th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.