Belvedere Park Primary School vs Bolinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 83 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belvedere Park Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · Prep-6
288 students · ICSEA 1004
Bolinda Primary School
Bolinda · Government primary · Prep-6
48 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Belvedere Park Primary School Seaford VIC | Bolinda Primary School Bolinda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #954 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2966 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 288 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 139 | 25 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Bolinda 3432 |
| Council area | Frankston | Macedon Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.belvedereparkps.vic.edu.au | www.bolindaps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bolinda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 46.3).
- •Bolinda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.6).
- •Belvedere Park Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 48.
- •Bolinda Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -23%).
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 Belvedere Park Primary School better than Bolinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bolinda Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 46.3 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 Belvedere Park Primary School and Bolinda Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Bolinda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belvedere Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bolinda Primary School has 9.8.
How do Belvedere Park Primary School and Bolinda Primary School rank in VIC?
Belvedere Park Primary School is 954th of 1,290 and Bolinda Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.