Beaufort Secondary College vs Donald High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort · Government high school · 7-12
201 students · ICSEA 968
Donald High School
Donald · Government high school · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Beaufort Secondary College Beaufort VIC | Donald High School Donald VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 348 | #290 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #901 of 1,472 | #1002 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 201 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 113 / 88 | 37 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | 28 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 11% |
| Suburb | Beaufort 3373 | Donald 3480 |
| Council area | Pyrenees | Buloke |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.beaufortsc.vic.edu.au/ | www.donaldhs.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Beaufort Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (42.0 vs 37.7).
- •Donald High School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 8.6).
- •Beaufort Secondary College is the larger school with 201 students compared with 93.
- •Beaufort Secondary College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -32%).
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 Secondary College better than Donald High School?
On the Success Index, Beaufort Secondary College ranks higher (42.0 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 Secondary College and Donald High School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Donald in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaufort Secondary College has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Donald High School has 6.4.
How do Beaufort Secondary College and Donald High School rank in VIC?
Beaufort Secondary College is 258th of 348 and Donald High School is 290th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.