Beaconsfield Primary School vs St Francis Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 339 m 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
St Francis Xavier College
Beaconsfield · Catholic high school · 7-12
2,797 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield VIC | St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #640 of 1,290 | #152 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1885 of 4,908 | #492 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 603 | 2,797 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 317 | 1,400 / 1,397 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 442 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 468 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 233.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 163.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 3807 | Beaconsfield 3807 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaconsfield.vic.edu.au | www.sfx.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.5 vs 61.1).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •St Francis Xavier College is the larger school with 2,797 students compared with 603.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is a government school while St Francis Xavier College is a catholic 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 Beaconsfield Primary School better than St Francis Xavier College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaconsfield Primary School and St Francis Xavier College?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Beaconsfield in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier College has 12.0.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and St Francis Xavier College rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 640th of 1,290 and St Francis Xavier College is 152nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.