Beaumaris North Primary School vs Cheltenham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumaris North Primary School
Beaumaris · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1150
Cheltenham Primary School
Cheltenham · Government primary · Prep-6
402 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Beaumaris North Primary School Beaumaris VIC | Cheltenham Primary School Cheltenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 1,290 | #237 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #495 of 4,908 | #487 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 242 | 231 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Beaumaris 3193 | Cheltenham 3192 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.cheltenhamps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.5 vs 75.6).
- •Beaumaris North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cheltenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Beaumaris North Primary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 402.
- •Cheltenham Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -29%).
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 Beaumaris North Primary School better than Cheltenham 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 Beaumaris North Primary School and Cheltenham Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Beaumaris and Cheltenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaumaris North Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cheltenham Primary School has 13.2.
How do Beaumaris North Primary School and Cheltenham Primary School rank in VIC?
Beaumaris North Primary School is 242nd of 1,290 and Cheltenham Primary School is 237th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.