Belle Vue Primary School vs Ivanhoe East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.9 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
Ivanhoe East Primary School
Ivanhoe East · Government primary · Prep-6
480 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Balwyn North VIC | Ivanhoe East Primary School Ivanhoe East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,290 | #258 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 4,908 | #541 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 480 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 74 | 207 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Ivanhoe East 3079 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.vic.edu.au/ | www.ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.2 vs 74.9).
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Belle Vue Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 126.
- •Ivanhoe East Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -27%).
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 Ivanhoe East Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belle Vue Primary School and Ivanhoe East Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Ivanhoe East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belle Vue Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ivanhoe East Primary School has 15.7.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and Ivanhoe East Primary School rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Primary School is 281st of 1,290 and Ivanhoe East Primary School is 258th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.