Alexandra Secondary College vs Beaufort Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 207 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Secondary College
Alexandra · Government high school · 7-12
324 students · ICSEA 968
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort · Government high school · 7-12
201 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Alexandra Secondary College Alexandra VIC | Beaufort Secondary College Beaufort VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 348 | #258 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #862 of 1,472 | #901 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 324 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 169 | 113 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 3.1% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Alexandra 3714 | Beaufort 3373 |
| Council area | Murrindindi | Pyrenees |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.asc.vic.edu.au | www.beaufortsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alexandra Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (43.7 vs 42.0).
- •Beaufort Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.6).
- •Alexandra Secondary College is the larger school with 324 students compared with 201.
- •Alexandra Secondary College has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
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 Alexandra Secondary College better than Beaufort Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Alexandra Secondary College ranks higher (43.7 vs 42.0 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 Alexandra Secondary College and Beaufort Secondary College?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Alexandra and Beaufort in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandra Secondary College has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beaufort Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Alexandra Secondary College and Beaufort Secondary College rank in VIC?
Alexandra Secondary College is 247th of 348 and Beaufort Secondary College is 258th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.