Bellevue Heights Primary School vs Flagstaff Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 2.3 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
Flagstaff Hill Primary School
Flagstaff Hill · Government primary · R-6
432 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Bellevue Heights Primary School Bellevue Heights SA | Flagstaff Hill Primary School Flagstaff Hill SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 348 | #146 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1606 of 4,908 | #2148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | R-6 |
| Students | 177 | 432 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 90 | 200 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Heights 5050 | Flagstaff Hill 5159 |
| Council area | Mitcham | Onkaparinga |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.sa.edu.au | www.flagstaff.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 57.1).
- •Bellevue Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellevue Heights Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.3).
- •Flagstaff Hill Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 177.
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 Flagstaff Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bellevue Heights Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 57.1 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 Bellevue Heights Primary School and Flagstaff Hill Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Heights and Flagstaff Hill 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 Flagstaff Hill Primary School has 18.3.
How do Bellevue Heights Primary School and Flagstaff Hill Primary School rank in SA?
Bellevue Heights Primary School is 106th of 348 and Flagstaff Hill Primary School is 146th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.