Bellbridge Primary School vs Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbridge Primary School
Hoppers Crossing · Government primary · Prep-6
583 students · ICSEA 1003
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Hoppers Crossing · Government high school · 7-12
1,467 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Bellbridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1014 of 1,290 | #267 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3194 of 4,908 | #921 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 583 | 1,467 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 299 | 695 / 772 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 253 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 124.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 52.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au | web.hopcross.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bellbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 41.3).
- •Bellbridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 583.
- •Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
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 Bellbridge Primary School better than Hoppers Crossing Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Bellbridge Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 41.3 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 Bellbridge Primary School and Hoppers Crossing Secondary College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Hoppers Crossing in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoppers Crossing Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Bellbridge Primary School and Hoppers Crossing Secondary College rank in VIC?
Bellbridge Primary School is 1014th of 1,290 and Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is 267th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.