Beacon Hill Public School vs St Peters Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 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 Peters Public School
St Peters · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Beacon Hill Public School Beacon Hill NSW | St Peters Public School St Peters NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 1,619 | #162 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 4,908 | #591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 459 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 236 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beacon Hill 2100 | St Peters 2044 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beaconhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpeters-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Peters Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.4 vs 68.3).
- •St Peters Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.4).
- •Beacon Hill Public School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 154.
- •St Peters Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
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 Peters Public School?
On the Success Index, St Peters Public School ranks higher (74.4 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 Peters Public School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Beacon Hill and St Peters 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 Peters Public School has 13.4.
How do Beacon Hill Public School and St Peters Public School rank in NSW?
Beacon Hill Public School is 365th of 1,619 and St Peters Public School is 162nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.