Beverly Hills Public School vs Ellison Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 55 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly Hills Public School
Beverly Hills · Government primary · K-6
320 students · ICSEA 1051
Ellison Public School
Springwood · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Beverly Hills Public School Beverly Hills NSW | Ellison Public School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #792 of 1,619 | #688 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2424 of 4,908 | #2096 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 320 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 175 | 139 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Beverly Hills 2209 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Georges River | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beverlyhi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ellison-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ellison Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.9 vs 53.8).
- •Ellison Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Beverly Hills Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 283.
- •Ellison Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -31%).
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 Beverly Hills Public School better than Ellison Public School?
On the Success Index, Ellison Public School ranks higher (57.9 vs 53.8 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 Beverly Hills Public School and Ellison Public School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Beverly Hills and Springwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beverly Hills Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ellison Public School has 15.3.
How do Beverly Hills Public School and Ellison Public School rank in NSW?
Beverly Hills Public School is 792nd of 1,619 and Ellison Public School is 688th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.