Brandon Park Primary School vs Jells Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1127
Jells Park Primary School
Wheelers Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
536 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Brandon Park Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC | Jells Park Primary School Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #264 of 1,290 | #250 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #559 of 4,908 | #518 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 561 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 296 | 275 / 261 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpps.vic.edu.au | www.jpps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.7 vs 75.2).
- •Jells Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jells Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Brandon Park Primary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 536.
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 Brandon Park Primary School better than Jells Park 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 Brandon Park Primary School and Jells Park Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brandon Park Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jells Park Primary School has 15.2.
How do Brandon Park Primary School and Jells Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Brandon Park Primary School is 264th of 1,290 and Jells Park Primary School is 250th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.