Brunswick South Primary School vs Sydney Road Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick South Primary School
Brunswick East · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1171
Sydney Road Community School
Brunswick · Government high school · 7-12
107 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Brunswick South Primary School Brunswick East VIC | Sydney Road Community School Brunswick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 92 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 1,290 | #131 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1 of 4,908 | #394 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 317 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 164 | 45 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1171 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Brunswick East 3057 | Brunswick 3056 |
| Council area | Merri-bek | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brunswicksouthps.vic.edu.au | sydneyrdcs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (92.3 vs 65.5).
- •Brunswick South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1171 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Road Community School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 12.2).
- •Brunswick South Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 107.
- •Sydney Road Community School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 South Primary School better than Sydney Road Community School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick South Primary School ranks higher (92.3 vs 65.5 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 South Primary School and Sydney Road Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brunswick East and Brunswick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brunswick South Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Road Community School has 4.9.
How do Brunswick South Primary School and Sydney Road Community School rank in VIC?
Brunswick South Primary School is 1st of 1,290 and Sydney Road Community School is 131st of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.