Beaconsfield Upper Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 6.9 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 Michael's School
Berwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
441 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Beaconsfield Upper Primary School Beaconsfield Upper VIC | St Michael's School Berwick VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #732 of 1,290 | #477 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2188 of 4,908 | #1289 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 185 | 199 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield Upper 3808 | Berwick 3806 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bups.vic.edu.au | www.stmberwick.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 56.7).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •St Michael's School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 317.
- •Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is a government school while St Michael'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 Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (67.0 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 Michael's School?
About 6.9 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 St Michael's School has 15.3.
How do Beaconsfield Upper Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School is 732nd of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 477th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.