Beaconsfield Upper Primary School vs St Brigid's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.6 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
St Brigid's School
Officer · Catholic primary · Prep-6
375 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Beaconsfield Upper Primary School Beaconsfield Upper VIC | St Brigid's School Officer VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #732 of 1,290 | #341 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2188 of 4,908 | #792 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 185 | 193 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 51% |
| 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 | www.stbofficer.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 56.7).
- •St Brigid's School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •St Brigid's School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 317.
- •St Brigid's School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -3%).
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is a government school while St Brigid's School 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 Upper Primary School better than St Brigid's School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's School ranks higher (72.5 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 Upper Primary School and St Brigid's School?
About 6.6 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 St Brigid's School has 15.5.
How do Beaconsfield Upper Primary School and St Brigid's School rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is 732nd of 1,290 and St Brigid's School is 341st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.