Belle Vue Primary School vs Wattle Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 7.0 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
Wattle Park Primary School
Burwood · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1122
| Measure | Belle Vue Primary School Balwyn North VIC | Wattle Park Primary School Burwood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 1,290 | #310 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #604 of 4,908 | #691 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 74 | 123 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1122 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Balwyn North 3104 | Burwood 3125 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bellevueps.vic.edu.au/ | www.wattleparkps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.2 vs 73.5).
- •Wattle Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Wattle Park Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 126.
- •Belle Vue Primary School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -33%).
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 Wattle Park 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 Wattle Park Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Balwyn North and Burwood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belle Vue Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Park Primary School has 12.3.
How do Belle Vue Primary School and Wattle Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Belle Vue Primary School is 281st of 1,290 and Wattle Park Primary School is 310th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.