Bellevue Heights Primary School vs West Beach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South Australia, 12 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
West Beach Primary School
West Beach · Government primary · U, R-6
297 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Bellevue Heights Primary School Bellevue Heights SA | West Beach Primary School West Beach SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 348 | #86 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1606 of 4,908 | #1370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | U, R-6 | U, R-6 |
| Students | 177 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 90 | 152 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bellevue Heights 5050 | West Beach 5024 |
| Council area | Mitcham | West Torrens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.sa.edu.au | www.wbeachps.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •West Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 63.4).
- •Bellevue Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Beach Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •West Beach Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 177.
- •West Beach Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 West Beach Primary School?
On the Success Index, West Beach Primary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 63.4 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 West Beach Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bellevue Heights and West Beach 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 West Beach Primary School has 16.1.
How do Bellevue Heights Primary School and West Beach Primary School rank in SA?
Bellevue Heights Primary School is 106th of 348 and West Beach Primary School is 86th of 348 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.