Bellbrae Primary School vs Lisieux Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 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
Lisieux Catholic Primary School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Lisieux Catholic Primary School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #12 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #17 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 160 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | lisieux.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (86.8 vs 74.7).
- •Bellbrae Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.4).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 333.
- •Lisieux Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (68% vs 3%).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is a government school while Lisieux Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Bellbrae Primary School better than Lisieux Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lisieux Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.8 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 Lisieux Catholic Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Bellbrae and Torquay in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbrae Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lisieux Catholic Primary School has 11.6.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Lisieux Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Lisieux Catholic Primary School is 12th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.