Bellbrae Primary School vs Mount Waverley Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 89 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 Waverley Heights Primary School
Mount Waverley · Government primary · Prep-6
443 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Mount Waverley Heights Primary School Mount Waverley VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #100 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #169 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 206 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Mount Waverley 3149 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Monash |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.mountwaverleyheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 74.7).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 443.
- •Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (67% vs 3%).
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 Waverley Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Waverley Heights Primary School ranks higher (80.5 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 Mount Waverley Heights Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Bellbrae and Mount Waverley in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbrae Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School has 15.3.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Mount Waverley Heights Primary School is 100th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.