Beaufort Primary School vs Nar Nar Goon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 206 km 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
Nar Nar Goon Primary School
Nar Nar Goon · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Beaufort Primary School Beaufort VIC | Nar Nar Goon Primary School Nar Nar Goon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1044 of 1,290 | #1121 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3296 of 4,908 | #3592 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 65 | 90 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beaufort 3373 | Nar Nar Goon 3812 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.beaufort.vic.edu.au | www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaufort Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 37.7).
- •Beaufort Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 130.
- •Nar Nar Goon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Nar Nar Goon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaufort Primary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 37.7 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 Beaufort Primary School and Nar Nar Goon Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Nar Nar Goon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaufort Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nar Nar Goon Primary School has 13.7.
How do Beaufort Primary School and Nar Nar Goon Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaufort Primary School is 1044th of 1,290 and Nar Nar Goon Primary School is 1121st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.