Beaconsfield Primary School vs Orchard Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 1046
Orchard Park Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield VIC | Orchard Park Primary School Officer VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #640 of 1,290 | #735 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1885 of 4,908 | #2194 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 603 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 317 | 170 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 3807 | Officer 3809 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaconsfield.vic.edu.au | orchardparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.5 vs 56.7).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 359.
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 Beaconsfield Primary School better than Orchard Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 56.7 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and Orchard Park Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Officer in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Park Primary School has 13.6.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Orchard Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 640th of 1,290 and Orchard Park Primary School is 735th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.