Belgrave South Primary School vs Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrave South Primary School
Belgrave South · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1065
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
Emerald · Independent primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Belgrave South Primary School Belgrave South VIC | Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Emerald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #449 of 1,290 | #417 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1158 of 4,908 | #1044 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 202 | 88 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Belgrave South 3160 | Emerald 3782 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belgravesouthps.vic.edu.au | www.drss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 68.4).
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Belgrave South Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 151.
- •Belgrave South Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 11%).
- •Belgrave South Primary School is a government school while Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Belgrave South Primary School better than Dandenong Ranges Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong Ranges Steiner School ranks higher (69.6 vs 68.4 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 Belgrave South Primary School and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Belgrave South and Emerald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgrave South Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has 12.7.
How do Belgrave South Primary School and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School rank in VIC?
Belgrave South Primary School is 449th of 1,290 and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is 417th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.