Beaconsfield Upper Primary School vs Berwick Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School
Beaconsfield Upper · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1039
Berwick Secondary College
Berwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,626 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Beaconsfield Upper Primary School Beaconsfield Upper VIC | Berwick Secondary College Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #732 of 1,290 | #178 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #2188 of 4,908 | #597 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 317 | 1,626 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 185 | 781 / 845 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 238 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 250 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 132.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 47.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield Upper 3808 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bups.vic.edu.au | www.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.7 vs 56.3).
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berwick Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Berwick Secondary College is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 317.
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 Upper Primary School better than Berwick Secondary 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 Upper Primary School and Berwick Secondary College?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield Upper and Berwick in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Berwick Secondary College has 12.3.
How do Beaconsfield Upper Primary School and Berwick Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is 732nd of 1,290 and Berwick Secondary College is 178th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.