Boneo Primary School vs Eastbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boneo Primary School
Boneo · Government primary · Prep-6
338 students · ICSEA 1025
Eastbourne Primary School
Capel Sound · Government primary · Prep-6
242 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Boneo Primary School Boneo VIC | Eastbourne Primary School Capel Sound VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #684 of 1,290 | #1206 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2033 of 4,908 | #4000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 338 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 174 | 124 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 19.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Boneo 3939 | Capel Sound 3939 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boneops.vic.edu.au/ | www.eastbourne.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Boneo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 31.7).
- •Boneo Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastbourne Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •Boneo Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 242.
- •Boneo Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -27%).
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 Boneo Primary School better than Eastbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boneo Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.7 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 Boneo Primary School and Eastbourne Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Boneo and Capel Sound in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boneo Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastbourne Primary School has 12.1.
How do Boneo Primary School and Eastbourne Primary School rank in VIC?
Boneo Primary School is 684th of 1,290 and Eastbourne Primary School is 1206th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.