Bayswater Primary School vs Fish Creek and District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 1024
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Fish Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
114 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Bayswater Primary School Bayswater VIC | Fish Creek and District Primary School Fish Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #671 of 1,290 | #727 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1988 of 4,908 | #2166 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 155 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 85 | 59 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Fish Creek 3959 |
| Council area | Knox | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bayswaterps.vic.edu.au | www.fishyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bayswater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 56.9).
- •Fish Creek and District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Bayswater Primary School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 114.
- •Bayswater Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -12%).
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 Bayswater Primary School better than Fish Creek and District Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bayswater Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.9 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 Bayswater Primary School and Fish Creek and District Primary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Fish Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fish Creek and District Primary School has 10.6.
How do Bayswater Primary School and Fish Creek and District Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayswater Primary School is 671st of 1,290 and Fish Creek and District Primary School is 727th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.