Bellbridge Primary School vs St Peter Apostle School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
St Peter Apostle School
Hoppers Crossing · Catholic primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Bellbridge Primary School Hoppers Crossing VIC | St Peter Apostle School Hoppers Crossing VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1014 of 1,290 | #1088 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3194 of 4,908 | #3476 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 583 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 299 | 238 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hoppers Crossing 3029 | Hoppers Crossing 3029 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 39.3).
- •Bellbridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Apostle School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Bellbridge Primary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 499.
- •St Peter Apostle School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
- •Bellbridge Primary School is a government school while St Peter Apostle 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 Bellbridge Primary School better than St Peter Apostle School?
On the Success Index, Bellbridge Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 39.3 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 St Peter Apostle School?
About 1.8 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 St Peter Apostle School has 12.6.
How do Bellbridge Primary School and St Peter Apostle School rank in VIC?
Bellbridge Primary School is 1014th of 1,290 and St Peter Apostle School is 1088th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.