Banyule Primary School vs Heidelberg Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banyule Primary School
Rosanna · Government primary · Prep-6
618 students · ICSEA 1161
Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Banyule Primary School Rosanna VIC | Heidelberg Primary School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 1,290 | #99 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #202 of 4,908 | #167 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 618 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 333 | 250 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 39.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Rosanna 3084 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.banyuleps.vic.edu.au | heidelbergps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.7 vs 80.5).
- •Banyule Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1161 vs 1141), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heidelberg Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Banyule Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 498.
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 Banyule Primary School better than Heidelberg 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 Banyule Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rosanna and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banyule Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heidelberg Primary School has 12.7.
How do Banyule Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School rank in VIC?
Banyule Primary School is 112th of 1,290 and Heidelberg Primary School is 99th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.