Bellbrae Primary School vs St Therese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.5 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
St Therese School
Torquay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
332 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | St Therese School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #131 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 152 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 74.7).
- •St Therese School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Bellbrae Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 332.
- •Bellbrae Primary School is a government school while St Therese 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 St Therese School?
On the Success Index, St Therese School ranks higher (79.3 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 St Therese School?
About 4.5 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 St Therese School has 13.6.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and St Therese School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and St Therese School is 131st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.