Bellevue Hill Public School vs Ironbark Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Hill Public School
Bellevue Hill · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 1156
Ironbark Ridge Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
754 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Bellevue Hill Public School Bellevue Hill NSW | Ironbark Ridge Public School Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,619 | #176 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #106 of 4,908 | #639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 573 | 754 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 292 | 361 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Hill 2023 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | Woollahra | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 73.9).
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.5).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 573.
- •Bellevue Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -23%).
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 Bellevue Hill Public School better than Ironbark Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index, Bellevue Hill Public School ranks higher (82.2 vs 73.9 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 Bellevue Hill Public School and Ironbark Ridge Public School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Hill and Rouse Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellevue Hill Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ironbark Ridge Public School has 19.5.
How do Bellevue Hill Public School and Ironbark Ridge Public School rank in NSW?
Bellevue Hill Public School is 24th of 1,619 and Ironbark Ridge Public School is 176th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.