St Brigid's School vs Willowbank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's School
Gisborne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1065
Willowbank Primary School
Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
373 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | St Brigid's School Gisborne VIC | Willowbank Primary School Gisborne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 1,290 | #343 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1050 of 4,908 | #798 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 216 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 113 | 198 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 33.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gisborne 3437 | Gisborne 3437 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au | www.willowbankps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Willowbank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 69.6).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Willowbank Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 216.
- •St Brigid's School is a catholic school while Willowbank Primary School is a government 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 St Brigid's School better than Willowbank Primary School?
On the Success Index, Willowbank Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 69.6 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 St Brigid's School and Willowbank Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Willowbank Primary School has 11.3.
How do St Brigid's School and Willowbank Primary School rank in VIC?
St Brigid's School is 419th of 1,290 and Willowbank Primary School is 343rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.