Belle Vue Primary School vs Boroondara Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vue Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 1122
Boroondara Park Primary School
Balwyn North · Government primary · Prep-6
278 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Balwyn North VIC | Boroondara Park Primary School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,290 | #364 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 4,908 | #857 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 74 | 138 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Balwyn North 3104 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.vic.edu.au/ | www.bpark.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belle Vue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 71.6).
- •Boroondara Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boroondara Park Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 126.
- •Belle Vue Primary School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -51%).
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 Belle Vue Primary School better than Boroondara Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Belle Vue Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 71.6 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 Belle Vue Primary School and Boroondara Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Balwyn North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belle Vue Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Boroondara Park Primary School has 14.6.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and Boroondara Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Primary School is 281st of 1,290 and Boroondara Park Primary School is 364th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.