Bellevue Heights Primary School vs Blackwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Heights Primary School
Bellevue Heights · Government primary · U, R-6
177 students · ICSEA 1090
Blackwood Primary School
Eden Hills · Government primary · R-6
363 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Bellevue Heights Primary School Bellevue Heights SA | Blackwood Primary School Eden Hills SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 348 | #105 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1606 of 4,908 | #1594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 177 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 90 | 166 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Heights 5050 | Eden Hills 5050 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.sa.edu.au | www.blackwoodps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.4 vs 63.6).
- •Blackwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellevue Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.5).
- •Blackwood Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 177.
- •Blackwood Primary School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -35%).
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 Heights Primary School better than Blackwood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellevue Heights Primary School and Blackwood Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Heights and Eden Hills in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellevue Heights Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blackwood Primary School has 17.5.
How do Bellevue Heights Primary School and Blackwood Primary School rank in SA?
Bellevue Heights Primary School is 106th of 348 and Blackwood Primary School is 105th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.