Bentleigh West Primary School vs St Finbar's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 946 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentleigh West Primary School
Bentleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
788 students · ICSEA 1146
St Finbar's School
Brighton East · Catholic primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Bentleigh West Primary School Bentleigh VIC | St Finbar's School Brighton East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 1,290 | #208 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #72 of 4,908 | #419 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 788 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 440 | 161 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 132 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.1 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bentleigh 3204 | Brighton East 3187 |
| Council area | Glen Eira | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bentleighwestps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bentleigh West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.3 vs 76.7).
- •Bentleigh West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1136), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentleigh West Primary School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 331.
- •Bentleigh West Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -3%).
- •Bentleigh West Primary School is a government school while St Finbar'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 Bentleigh West Primary School better than St Finbar's School?
On the Success Index, Bentleigh West Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.7 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 Bentleigh West Primary School and St Finbar's School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Bentleigh and Brighton East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentleigh West Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbar's School has 14.7.
How do Bentleigh West Primary School and St Finbar's School rank in VIC?
Bentleigh West Primary School is 46th of 1,290 and St Finbar's School is 208th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.