Beaconsfield Upper Primary School vs Orchard Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.8 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
Orchard Park Primary School
Officer · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Beaconsfield Upper Primary School Beaconsfield Upper VIC | Orchard Park Primary School Officer VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #732 of 1,290 | #735 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2188 of 4,908 | #2194 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 185 | 170 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 26.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield Upper 3808 | Officer 3809 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bups.vic.edu.au | orchardparkps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.7 vs 56.7).
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Orchard Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Orchard Park Primary School is the larger school with 359 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 Orchard Park Primary School?
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 Orchard Park Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield Upper and Officer in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Park Primary School has 13.6.
How do Beaconsfield Upper Primary School and Orchard Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is 732nd of 1,290 and Orchard Park Primary School is 735th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.