Beacon Hill Public School vs St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Narraweena · Catholic primary · K-6
247 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Beacon Hill Public School Beacon Hill NSW | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Narraweena NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 1,619 | #388 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 4,908 | #1215 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 459 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 236 | 128 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beacon Hill 2100 | Narraweena 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beaconhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjandbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.3 vs 67.9).
- •Beacon Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.4).
- •Beacon Hill Public School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 247.
- •Beacon Hill Public School is a government school while St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary 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 Beacon Hill Public School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beacon Hill and Narraweena 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 John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 15.2.
How do Beacon Hill Public School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Beacon Hill Public School is 365th of 1,619 and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 388th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.