Botanic Ridge Primary School vs Watsonia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 52 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Botanic Ridge Primary School
Botanic Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
445 students · ICSEA 1027
Watsonia Primary School
Watsonia · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Botanic Ridge Primary School Botanic Ridge VIC | Watsonia Primary School Watsonia VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #737 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2202 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 445 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 220 | 25 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +378% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Botanic Ridge 3977 | Watsonia 3087 |
| Council area | Casey | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brps.vic.edu.au/ | www.watsoniaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.6 vs 56.8).
- •Watsonia Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.5).
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 63.
- •Botanic Ridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (378% vs -23%).
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 Botanic Ridge Primary School better than Watsonia 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 Botanic Ridge Primary School and Watsonia Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Botanic Ridge and Watsonia in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botanic Ridge Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Watsonia Primary School has 10.5.
How do Botanic Ridge Primary School and Watsonia Primary School rank in VIC?
Botanic Ridge Primary School is 737th of 1,290 and Watsonia Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.