Beaufort Primary School vs Beaufort Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 77 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufort Primary School
Beaufort · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 983
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort · Government high school · 7-12
201 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Beaufort Primary School Beaufort VIC | Beaufort Secondary College Beaufort VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1044 of 1,290 | #258 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3296 of 4,908 | #901 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 130 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 65 | 113 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 28 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beaufort 3373 | Beaufort 3373 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Pyrenees |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.beaufort.vic.edu.au | www.beaufortsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.8 vs 42.0).
- •Beaufort Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Beaufort Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.1).
- •Beaufort Secondary College is the larger school with 201 students compared with 130.
- •Beaufort Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
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 Beaufort Primary School better than Beaufort 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 Beaufort Primary School and Beaufort Secondary College?
About 77 m in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaufort Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Beaufort Secondary College has 8.6.
How do Beaufort Primary School and Beaufort Secondary College rank in VIC?
Beaufort Primary School is 1044th of 1,290 and Beaufort Secondary College is 258th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.