Bimbadeen Heights Primary School vs Rolling Hills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 961 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 1039
Rolling Hills Primary School
Mooroolbark · Government primary · Prep-6
409 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Bimbadeen Heights Primary School Mooroolbark VIC | Rolling Hills Primary School Mooroolbark VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #605 of 1,290 | #559 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1732 of 4,908 | #1572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 541 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 271 | 196 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 27.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mooroolbark 3138 | Mooroolbark 3138 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bimbadeenheightsps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rollinghillsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rolling Hills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 62.1).
- •Rolling Hills Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 409.
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 Bimbadeen Heights Primary School better than Rolling Hills Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rolling Hills Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 62.1 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 Bimbadeen Heights Primary School and Rolling Hills Primary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Mooroolbark and Mooroolbark in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rolling Hills Primary School has 14.8.
How do Bimbadeen Heights Primary School and Rolling Hills Primary School rank in VIC?
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is 605th of 1,290 and Rolling Hills Primary School is 559th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.