Beacon Hill Public School vs St Augustine's College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Public School
Beacon Hill · Government primary · K-6
459 students · ICSEA 1099
St Augustine's College Sydney
Brookvale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,580 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Beacon Hill Public School Beacon Hill NSW | St Augustine's College Sydney Brookvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 1,619 | #57 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 4,908 | #159 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 459 | 1,580 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 236 | 0 / 1,580 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 213 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 139.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 61.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beacon Hill 2100 | Brookvale 2100 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beaconhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 68.3).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 19.4).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 459.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
- •Beacon Hill Public School is a government school while St Augustine's College Sydney is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Beacon Hill Public School better than St Augustine's College Sydney?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College Sydney ranks higher (76.8 vs 68.3 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 Beacon Hill Public School and St Augustine's College Sydney?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Beacon Hill and Brookvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beacon Hill Public School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College Sydney has 11.4.
How do Beacon Hill Public School and St Augustine's College Sydney rank in NSW?
Beacon Hill Public School is 365th of 1,619 and St Augustine's College Sydney is 57th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.