Beaumont Road Public School vs Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School
Lindfield · Independent primary · K-2
98 students · ICSEA 1164
| Measure | Beaumont Road Public School Killara NSW | Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 1,619 | #23 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1124 of 4,908 | #102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 310 | 98 |
| Girls / boys | 147 / 163 | 46 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1164 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Killara 2071 | Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beaumontrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.highfields.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School scores higher on the Success Index (82.4 vs 68.8).
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.9).
- •Beaumont Road Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 98.
- •Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •Beaumont Road Public School is a government school while Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School 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 Beaumont Road Public School better than Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School?
On the Success Index, Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School ranks higher (82.4 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 Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Killara and Lindfield 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 Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School has 14.0.
How do Beaumont Road Public School and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School rank in NSW?
Beaumont Road Public School is 344th of 1,619 and Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School is 23rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.