Blackburn Primary School vs Heidelberg Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1141
Heidelberg Primary School
Heidelberg · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Blackburn Primary School Blackburn VIC | Heidelberg Primary School Heidelberg VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 1,290 | #99 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 4,908 | #167 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 222 | 250 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 39.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blackburn 3130 | Heidelberg 3084 |
| Council area | Whitehorse | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blackburnps.vic.edu.au | heidelbergps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heidelberg Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.5 vs 78.7).
- •Heidelberg Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Heidelberg Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 440.
- •Blackburn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -17%).
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 Blackburn Primary School better than Heidelberg Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heidelberg Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.7 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 Blackburn Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Heidelberg in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackburn Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heidelberg Primary School has 12.7.
How do Blackburn Primary School and Heidelberg Primary School rank in VIC?
Blackburn Primary School is 149th of 1,290 and Heidelberg Primary School is 99th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.