Beaconsfield Upper Primary School vs Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.6 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
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
Emerald · Independent primary · Prep-6
151 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Beaconsfield Upper Primary School Beaconsfield Upper VIC | Dandenong Ranges Steiner School Emerald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #732 of 1,290 | #417 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2188 of 4,908 | #1044 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 185 | 88 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield Upper 3808 | Emerald 3782 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bups.vic.edu.au | www.drss.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 56.7).
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 151.
- •Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -3%).
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is a government school while Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is an independent 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 Upper Primary School better than Dandenong Ranges Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Dandenong Ranges Steiner School ranks higher (69.6 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 Upper Primary School and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield Upper and Emerald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School has 12.7.
How do Beaconsfield Upper Primary School and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is 732nd of 1,290 and Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is 417th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.