Bellbrae Primary School vs Surf Coast Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.2 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
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay · Government high school · 7-12
879 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Surf Coast Secondary College Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #134 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #404 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 492 | 879 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 382 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 5.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | www.surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bellbrae Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.7 vs 65.0).
- •Bellbrae Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Surf Coast Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Surf Coast Secondary College is the larger school with 879 students compared with 492.
- •Bellbrae Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Surf Coast Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bellbrae Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 65.0 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 Surf Coast Secondary College?
About 6.2 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 Surf Coast Secondary College has 13.0.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Surf Coast Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Surf Coast Secondary College is 134th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.