Ivanhoe Primary School vs Waratah Special Developmental 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.
Ivanhoe Primary School
Ivanhoe · Government primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1157
Waratah Special Developmental School
Bellfield · Government special · U
73 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Ivanhoe Primary School Ivanhoe VIC | Waratah Special Developmental School Bellfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #217 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 557 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 284 / 273 | 24 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 24.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ivanhoe 3079 | Bellfield 3081 |
| Council area | Banyule | Banyule |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au | www.waratahsds.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ivanhoe Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waratah Special Developmental School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 14.9).
- •Ivanhoe Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 73.
- •Waratah Special Developmental School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
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 Ivanhoe Primary School better than Waratah Special Developmental 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 Ivanhoe Primary School and Waratah Special Developmental School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ivanhoe and Bellfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ivanhoe Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waratah Special Developmental School has 3.5.
How do Ivanhoe Primary School and Waratah Special Developmental School rank in VIC?
Ivanhoe Primary School is 122nd of 1,290 and Waratah Special Developmental School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.