Bayswater West Primary School vs Sale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 162 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayswater West Primary School
Bayswater · Government primary · Prep-6
223 students · ICSEA 1003
Sale Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
465 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bayswater West Primary School Bayswater VIC | Sale Primary School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,290 | #943 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2940 of 4,908 | #2934 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 223 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 113 | 210 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bayswater 3153 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Knox | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baywestps.vic.edu.au/ | www.saleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.7 vs 46.8).
- •Sale Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 223.
- •Sale Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 West Primary School better than Sale 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 Bayswater West Primary School and Sale Primary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Bayswater and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayswater West Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale Primary School has 15.1.
How do Bayswater West Primary School and Sale Primary School rank in VIC?
Bayswater West Primary School is 946th of 1,290 and Sale Primary School is 943rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.