Belvedere Park Primary School vs Kananook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 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
Kananook Primary School
Seaford · Government primary · Prep-6
190 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Belvedere Park Primary School Seaford VIC | Kananook Primary School Seaford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #954 of 1,290 | #700 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2966 of 4,908 | #2076 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 288 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 139 | 87 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Seaford 3198 | Seaford 3198 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.belvedereparkps.vic.edu.au | www.kps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kananook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.1 vs 46.3).
- •Kananook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kananook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Belvedere Park Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 190.
- •Kananook Primary School has grown faster over five years (44% 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 Kananook Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kananook Primary School ranks higher (58.1 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 Kananook Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belvedere Park Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kananook Primary School has 14.1.
How do Belvedere Park Primary School and Kananook Primary School rank in VIC?
Belvedere Park Primary School is 954th of 1,290 and Kananook Primary School is 700th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.