Bellbridge Primary School vs Sale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 209 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
Sale Primary School
Sale · Government primary · Prep-6
465 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bellbridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | Sale Primary School Sale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1014 of 1,290 | #943 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3194 of 4,908 | #2934 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 583 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 299 | 210 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Sale 3850 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wellington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.saleps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 43.3).
- •Bellbridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Bellbridge Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 465.
- •Sale Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Sale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sale Primary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 43.3 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 Sale Primary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Hoppers Crossing and Sale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sale Primary School has 15.1.
How do Bellbridge Primary School and Sale Primary School rank in VIC?
Bellbridge Primary School is 1014th of 1,290 and Sale Primary School is 943rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.