Bellbrae Primary School vs Chewton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbrae Primary School
Bellbrae · Government primary · Prep-6
492 students · ICSEA 1119
Chewton Primary School
Chewton · Government primary · Prep-6
54 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Chewton Primary School Chewton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 21 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Chewton 3451 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Mount Alexander |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.chewtonps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chewton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 74.7).
- •Chewton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.4).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 54.
- •Bellbrae Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -27%).
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 Bellbrae Primary School better than Chewton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chewton Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 74.7 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 Bellbrae Primary School and Chewton Primary School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Bellbrae and Chewton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbrae Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chewton Primary School has 7.9.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Chewton Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Chewton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.