Belle Vue Primary School vs St Bede's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Bede's School
Balwyn North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
264 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Balwyn North VIC | St Bede's School Balwyn North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,290 | #148 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 4,908 | #270 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 74 | 121 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 16% |
| 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.sbedesbn.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Bede's School scores higher on the Success Index (78.8 vs 74.2).
- •St Bede's School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •St Bede's School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 126.
- •St Bede's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -27%).
- •Belle Vue Primary School is a government school while St Bede's 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 Belle Vue Primary School better than St Bede's School?
On the Success Index, St Bede's School ranks higher (78.8 vs 74.2 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 St Bede's School?
About 1.5 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 St Bede's School has 13.7.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and St Bede's School rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Primary School is 281st of 1,290 and St Bede's School is 148th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.