Bellaire Primary School vs Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellaire Primary School
Highton · Government primary · Prep-6
623 students · ICSEA 1094
Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)
Lake Wendouree · Government primary · Prep-6
350 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Bellaire Primary School Highton VIC | Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) Lake Wendouree VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 1,290 | #469 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #757 of 4,908 | #1261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 623 | 350 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 328 | 170 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Lake Wendouree 3350 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellaireps.vic.edu.au | www.pleasantstps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellaire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 67.4).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellaire Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Bellaire Primary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 350.
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 Bellaire Primary School better than Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
On the Success Index, Bellaire Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.4 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 Bellaire Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Highton and Lake Wendouree in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellaire Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) has 15.1.
How do Bellaire Primary School and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) rank in VIC?
Bellaire Primary School is 332nd of 1,290 and Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat) is 469th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.