Bellbrae Primary School vs Park Orchards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 104 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
Park Orchards Primary School
Park Orchards · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Park Orchards Primary School Park Orchards VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #279 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #601 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 157 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Park Orchards 3114 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Manningham |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.pops.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.7 vs 74.3).
- •Park Orchards Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 338.
- •Bellbrae Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Park Orchards 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 Park Orchards Primary School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Bellbrae and Park Orchards in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbrae Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Orchards Primary School has 14.9.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Park Orchards Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Park Orchards Primary School is 279th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.