Belgrave South Primary School vs Menzies Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.4 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
Menzies Creek Primary School
Menzies Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Belgrave South Primary School Belgrave South VIC | Menzies Creek Primary School Menzies Creek VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #449 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1158 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 375 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 202 | 24 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Belgrave South 3160 | Menzies Creek 3159 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belgravesouthps.vic.edu.au | www.menziesps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belgrave South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 64.0).
- •Belgrave South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Menzies Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.0).
- •Belgrave South Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 67.
- •Belgrave South Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -70%).
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 Menzies Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Belgrave South Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.0 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 Menzies Creek Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Belgrave South and Menzies Creek in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgrave South Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Menzies Creek Primary School has 7.9.
How do Belgrave South Primary School and Menzies Creek Primary School rank in VIC?
Belgrave South Primary School is 449th of 1,290 and Menzies Creek Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.