Bellaire Primary School vs Roslyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Roslyn Primary School
Belmont · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Bellaire Primary School Highton VIC | Roslyn Primary School Belmont VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 1,290 | #464 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #757 of 4,908 | #1231 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 623 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 328 | 125 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Highton 3216 | Belmont 3216 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellaireps.vic.edu.au | www.roslynps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bellaire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.8 vs 67.7).
- •Bellaire Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellaire Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Bellaire Primary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 249.
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 Roslyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bellaire Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.7 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 Roslyn Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Highton and Belmont in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellaire Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roslyn Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bellaire Primary School and Roslyn Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellaire Primary School is 332nd of 1,290 and Roslyn Primary School is 464th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.