Beaufort Primary School vs Stawell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 69 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
Stawell Primary School
Stawell · Government primary · Prep-6
259 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Beaufort Primary School Beaufort VIC | Stawell Primary School Stawell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1044 of 1,290 | #1030 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3296 of 4,908 | #3238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 130 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 65 | 113 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Beaufort 3373 | Stawell 3380 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Northern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.beaufort.vic.edu.au | www.stawellps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.8 vs 42.7).
- •Beaufort Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Stawell Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 130.
- •Stawell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Stawell 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 Beaufort Primary School and Stawell Primary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Stawell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaufort Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stawell Primary School has 13.9.
How do Beaufort Primary School and Stawell Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaufort Primary School is 1044th of 1,290 and Stawell Primary School is 1030th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.