Broadmeadows Primary School vs Geelong East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 73 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
Geelong East Primary School
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Broadmeadows Primary School Broadmeadows VIC | Geelong East Primary School Geelong East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1166 of 1,290 | #1229 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3771 of 4,908 | #4158 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 252 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 132 | 66 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Geelong East 3219 |
| Council area | Hume | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bps.vic.edu.au | www.geeastps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Broadmeadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 29.6).
- •Geelong East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Broadmeadows Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 147.
- •Broadmeadows Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -34%).
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 Geelong East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Broadmeadows Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 29.6 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 Geelong East Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Geelong East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Broadmeadows Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geelong East Primary School has 11.1.
How do Broadmeadows Primary School and Geelong East Primary School rank in VIC?
Broadmeadows Primary School is 1166th of 1,290 and Geelong East Primary School is 1229th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.