Baxter Primary School vs Pearcedale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Primary School
Baxter · Government primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 1001
Pearcedale Primary School
Pearcedale · Government primary · Prep-6
679 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Baxter Primary School Baxter VIC | Pearcedale Primary School Pearcedale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #821 of 1,290 | #932 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2479 of 4,908 | #2891 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 216 | 679 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 118 | 341 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Baxter 3911 | Pearcedale 3912 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.baxterps.vic.edu.au/ | pearcedaleschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Baxter Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.1 vs 47.3).
- •Pearcedale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baxter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Pearcedale Primary School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 216.
- •Baxter Primary School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -22%).
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 Baxter Primary School better than Pearcedale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Baxter Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 47.3 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 Baxter Primary School and Pearcedale Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Pearcedale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baxter Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pearcedale Primary School has 14.6.
How do Baxter Primary School and Pearcedale Primary School rank in VIC?
Baxter Primary School is 821st of 1,290 and Pearcedale Primary School is 932nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.