Beaumont Road Public School vs Gordon West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumont Road Public School
Killara · Government primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 1164
Gordon West Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Beaumont Road Public School Killara NSW | Gordon West Public School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 1,619 | #304 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 4,908 | #1006 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 310 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 163 | 205 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Killara 2071 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beaumontrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gordonwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gordon West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.1 vs 68.8).
- •Beaumont Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon West Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.9).
- •Gordon West Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 310.
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 Beaumont Road Public School better than Gordon West Public School?
On the Success Index, Gordon West Public School ranks higher (70.1 vs 68.8 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 Beaumont Road Public School and Gordon West Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Killara and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumont Road Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gordon West Public School has 17.2.
How do Beaumont Road Public School and Gordon West Public School rank in NSW?
Beaumont Road Public School is 344th of 1,619 and Gordon West Public School is 304th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.