Brunswick North Primary School vs Brunswick North West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick North Primary School
Brunswick West · Government primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1151
Brunswick North West Primary School
Brunswick West · Government primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Brunswick North Primary School Brunswick West VIC | Brunswick North West Primary School Brunswick West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 1,290 | #175 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #149 of 4,908 | #332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 441 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 229 | 186 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brunswick West 3055 | Brunswick West 3055 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswicknorthps.vic.edu.au | www.brunswicknwps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 77.9).
- •Brunswick North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brunswick North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Brunswick North Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 375.
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 Brunswick North Primary School better than Brunswick North West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick North Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 77.9 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 Brunswick North Primary School and Brunswick North West Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brunswick West and Brunswick West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick North Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brunswick North West Primary School has 14.6.
How do Brunswick North Primary School and Brunswick North West Primary School rank in VIC?
Brunswick North Primary School is 90th of 1,290 and Brunswick North West Primary School is 175th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.