Auburn Primary School vs Brunswick East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 1162
Brunswick East Primary School
Brunswick East · Government primary · Prep-6
279 students · ICSEA 1162
| Measure | Auburn Primary School Hawthorn East VIC | Brunswick East Primary School Brunswick East VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 1,290 | #36 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #114 of 4,908 | #61 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 381 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 185 | 131 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1162 | 1162 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Brunswick East 3057 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Merri-bek |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.auburnps.vic.edu.au | www.beps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brunswick East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.7 vs 81.7).
- •Brunswick East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Auburn Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 279.
- •Auburn Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -36%).
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 Auburn Primary School better than Brunswick East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Brunswick East Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 81.7 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 Auburn Primary School and Brunswick East Primary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Brunswick East in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brunswick East Primary School has 11.8.
How do Auburn Primary School and Brunswick East Primary School rank in VIC?
Auburn Primary School is 73rd of 1,290 and Brunswick East Primary School is 36th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.