Billanook Primary School vs Inverleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 117 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Billanook Primary School
Montrose · Government primary · Prep-6
438 students · ICSEA 1048
Inverleigh Primary School
Inverleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
194 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Billanook Primary School Montrose VIC | Inverleigh Primary School Inverleigh VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 1,290 | #644 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1922 of 4,908 | #1895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 438 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 216 | 96 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Montrose 3765 | Inverleigh 3321 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.billanookps.vic.edu.au/ | www.inverleighps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.0 vs 60.4).
- •Inverleigh Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Billanook Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 194.
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 Billanook Primary School better than Inverleigh 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 Billanook Primary School and Inverleigh Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Inverleigh in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Billanook Primary School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inverleigh Primary School has 12.3.
How do Billanook Primary School and Inverleigh Primary School rank in VIC?
Billanook Primary School is 652nd of 1,290 and Inverleigh Primary School is 644th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.