Broadmeadows Primary School vs Dallas Brooks Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Broadmeadows Primary School
Broadmeadows · Government primary · Prep-6
252 students · ICSEA 948
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School
Dallas · Government primary · Prep-6
410 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Broadmeadows Primary School Broadmeadows VIC | Dallas Brooks Community Primary School Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1166 of 1,290 | #1276 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3771 of 4,908 | #4533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 252 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 132 | 212 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 32.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bps.vic.edu.au | Www.dallasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 24.4).
- •Broadmeadows Primary School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Broadmeadows Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 252.
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 Broadmeadows Primary School better than Dallas Brooks Community Primary School?
On the Success Index, Broadmeadows Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 24.4 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 Broadmeadows Primary School and Dallas Brooks Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadmeadows Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dallas Brooks Community Primary School has 15.4.
How do Broadmeadows Primary School and Dallas Brooks Community Primary School rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Primary School is 1166th of 1,290 and Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is 1276th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.