Bellbrae Primary School vs Torquay Coast Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.6 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
Torquay Coast Primary School
Torquay · Government primary · Prep-6
678 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Bellbrae Primary School Bellbrae VIC | Torquay Coast Primary School Torquay VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #263 of 1,290 | #158 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #558 of 4,908 | #289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 492 | 678 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 248 | 313 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 44.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bellbrae 3228 | Torquay 3228 |
| Council area | Surf Coast | Surf Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au | www.torquaycoastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Torquay Coast Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 74.7).
- •Bellbrae Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Torquay Coast Primary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 492.
- •Torquay Coast Primary School has grown faster over five years (96% 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 Torquay Coast Primary School?
On the Success Index, Torquay Coast Primary School ranks higher (78.5 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 Torquay Coast Primary School?
About 7.6 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 Torquay Coast Primary School has 15.3.
How do Bellbrae Primary School and Torquay Coast Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbrae Primary School is 263rd of 1,290 and Torquay Coast Primary School is 158th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.