Bellbrae Primary School vs Mount Eliza North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 75 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
Mount Eliza North Primary School
Mount Eliza · Government primary · Prep-6
514 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Mount Eliza North Primary School Mount Eliza VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #283 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #608 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 514 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 246 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Mount Eliza 3930 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.menps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.7 vs 74.2).
- •Mount Eliza North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Mount Eliza North Primary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 492.
- •Bellbrae Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -19%).
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 Mount Eliza North Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellbrae Primary School and Mount Eliza North Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Bellbrae and Mount Eliza in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbrae Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Eliza North Primary School has 14.2.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Mount Eliza North Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Mount Eliza North Primary School is 283rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.